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BY Nduta Waweru, 6:30pm August 18, 2018,

Ancient African kings you did not know existed

by Nduta Waweru, 6:30pm August 18, 2018,

Ancient African kings you did not know existed

The remains of a church in Old Dongala. Photo: Wiki CC

Rafael

In Nubia, there was a kingdom called Makuria.  It had a number of leaders but one of the most prominent is Rafael. It is said Rafael was the one who built a palace with a red-brick dome in old Dongala, one of Africa’s oldest fortresses and the capital of Makuria.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: August 19, 2018

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