Ahmed Hussein Abdelrahman Adam

06 May 2026,18:00 CET (registration see below)

This lecture examines African archaeology through the long-term archaeological record of Sudan, highlighting its significance for understanding cultural development and regional interaction. From prehistoric periods (at sites such as Jebel Moya) to the kingdoms of Kerma, Kush, (Napata, and Meroe), evidence demonstrates early human occupation, advanced lithic industries, early pottery production, and developments in agriculture, including sorghum cultivation. The emergence of complex societies reflects processes of state formation, urbanism, and socio-political organization. Situated along the Nile and Red Sea networks, Sudan participated in long-distance exchange systems linking Africa with neighboring regions. Its archaeological record provides valuable insights into technological development, economic organization, and cultural practices within diverse environmental contexts. Overall, Sudan offers an important case study for examining long-term continuity and interaction in Africa as seem through archaeology.

Ahmed Hussein Abdelrahman Adam is Associate professor of archaeology at the University of Khartoum, Sudan. From October 2024 – Present: he is visiting researcher, FTS (eume). He has published in national, regional and international magazines, besides participating in regional and international conferences.

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