West African Cairo: Knowledge, Pilgrimage, and the History of Egyptian-West African Relations
West African Cairo: Knowledge, Pilgrimage, and the History of Egyptian-West African Relations
From the era of the Mamluk Sultanate to the age of jet travel, Cairo has long served as an important hub of West African migration. Whether as a stop on the hajj to Mecca or as a final destination, multiple West African communities have made Cairo home. This talk will explore the significance of nearly a millennium of … Read More