The Kingdom of Makuria and its Civilization

Contents

Acknowledgements

Maps

CHAPTER ONE: Introduction

Research Methodology 

Research Methodology 

Research Outline 

CHAPTER TWO: Concepts and Methods in the Medieval Period

Introduction 

Medieval Age Study Methodology 

Problems Studying the Medieval Period 

The Current Situation and the Future 

CHAPTER THREE: History and Archaeology of the Kingdom of Makuria

Introduction 

Geological Typography of Upper Nubia 

Climate and Water Resources 

Plants and Livestock 

Civilizational History of the Kingdom 

Political and Administrative System 

The Religious System (Church) 

Economics and Resources 

Architecture and Arts in the Kingdom

Education and Language 

Decline and Disappearance of the Kingdom of Makuria 

CHAPTER FOUR: Previous Studies (Between the Third and Fifth Cataracts)

Introduction 

Dongola Region 

Third Cataract Region 

The Fifth Cataract Province 

Determinants of Christian Settlements 

The Components of Settlements 

CHAPTER FIVE: The Field Studies

Introduction 

Field Study Methodology 

Survey Strategy 

Left Bank Localities 

Sites on the Right Bank 

The Sites of the Fifth Cataract Province: 

The Third Cataract Province 

CHAPTER SIX: Analytical Study

Introduction 

Analysis and classification of Sites 

Study and Classification of Pottery 

Results and Conclusion 

References

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