Africa's Great Civilizations
The City of Gondar
Clip: Episode 4 | 3m 39sVideo has Closed Captions
Travel to the ancient city of Gondar in Africa's Great Civilizations.
Prior to the establishment of Gondar, the capitals of Ethiopia moved seasonally, whereas in Gondar, settlements remained in the same place for hundreds of years, into the 18th century. Given this stability in terms of place, the empire’s power was consolidated. Learn more in Africa's Great Civilizations with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premiering at 9/8c February 27 on PBS.
From
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Major corporate support for Africa's Great Civilizations is provided by Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, and Ancestry. Major funding is also provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the...
Africa's Great Civilizations
The City of Gondar
Clip: Episode 4 | 3m 39sVideo has Closed Captions
Prior to the establishment of Gondar, the capitals of Ethiopia moved seasonally, whereas in Gondar, settlements remained in the same place for hundreds of years, into the 18th century. Given this stability in terms of place, the empire’s power was consolidated. Learn more in Africa's Great Civilizations with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premiering at 9/8c February 27 on PBS.
From
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch Africa's Great Civilizations
Africa's Great Civilizations is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Explore Our Shared Histories
Stream more from Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. through iconic series like Making Black America, Finding Your Roots, and The Black Church. Discover the ancestry of diverse, influential people and delve into the rich history and culture of Black America.Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: Ep4 | 2m 36s | The Great Enclosure of Great Zimbabwe conveyed majesty, wealth, and architectural genius. (2m 36s)
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: Ep4 | 2m 59s | For over 1,000 years, African merchants gathered on the Swahili coast, known as Azania. (2m 59s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Support for PBS provided by:
Major corporate support for Africa's Great Civilizations is provided by Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, and Ancestry. Major funding is also provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the...