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Arabic Document from 17th-Century Rubbish Heap Confirms Existence of Nubian King Qashqash
A new study published in Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa confirms the historical existence of King Qashqash, a ruler of post-medieval Dongola long regarded as semi-legendary. The evidence comes from an Arabic administrative order discovered in a 17th-century rubbish heap during excavations at Old Dongola. A King Steps Out of Oral Tradition Until now, Qashqash…