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title: Map of Ancient & Medieval Sub-Saharan African States
author: Mark Cartwright
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10453/map-of-ancient--medieval-sub-saharan-african-state/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Map of Ancient & Medieval Sub-Saharan African States

_Authored by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/)_

## Image File

[![Map of Ancient & Medieval Sub-Saharan African States](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/10453.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/10453.jpg)

## Image Caption

A map indicating the major ancient and medieval states in sub-Saharan [Africa](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/africa/). Areas and dates relate to a state at its peak. In addition, shaded areas are approximate indicators only. For the majority of the states, their precise borders are not known or disputed amongst scholars. Based upon maps from: The Penguin [Atlas](https://www.worldhistory.org/Atlas/) of African History UNESCO General History of Africa Vol. II-V The Cambridge History of Africa Vol. 1-3 The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Africa Collins Atlas of World History

#### Editorial Review

This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/).

## About the Author

Mark is WHE’s Publishing Director and has an MA in Political Philosophy (University of York). He is a full-time researcher, writer, historian and editor. Special interests include art, architecture and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Cartwright, M. (2019, April 12). Map of Ancient & Medieval Sub-Saharan African States. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10453/map-of-ancient--medieval-sub-saharan-african-state/>
### Chicago
Cartwright, Mark. "Map of Ancient & Medieval Sub-Saharan African States." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 12, 2019. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10453/map-of-ancient--medieval-sub-saharan-african-state/>.
### MLA
Cartwright, Mark. "Map of Ancient & Medieval Sub-Saharan African States." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Apr 2019, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10453/map-of-ancient--medieval-sub-saharan-african-state/>.

## License & Copyright

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