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BY Farida Dawkins, 9:36am February 21, 2018,

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6 most ancient African languages that shaped the world

by Farida Dawkins, 9:36am February 21, 2018,

6 most ancient African languages that shaped the world

Ancient Meroitic…photo credit: Ancient Scripts

Ancient Meroitic

Native to the kingdom of Kush or modern-day Sudan, ancient Meroitic was used from 300 BCE to 400 CE. Additionally, it was spoken in Meroe during the Meroitic period.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: February 21, 2018

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