Before 927 AD: A Parallel Timeline of Nri/Nnewi and the Kingdom of England
Explore a parallel timeline of two kingdoms: the Nri/Nnewi kingdom in southeastern Nigeria (circa 900–1200 AD) and the rise of the Kingdom of England under Athelstan in 927 AD. This record-only sequence highlights how both societies kept memory—through palace rituals and oral verses in Nri/Nnewi, and through written charters and stone halls in England. Discover the role of the Omu (Queen Mother), the casting of bronze and carving of ivory in Nri/Nnewi, and compare these with England’s early banners, parliaments, and common law. The timeline also notes the AF1897 catalog in the British Museum, where many West African artifacts are now listed without their original names. Join the conversation to verify these dates, share local oral histories, and appreciate how different systems recorded their heritage.
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