Africas economy it is guided by the exploitation of natural resources, such as oil, gas and ores such as gold and diamonds. The continent, however, is the poorest in the world, a result of colonial and neo-colonialist exploitation. Agriculture, tourism, the processing industry and services are sti
Introduction Art and architecture from the areas of the Middle East, North Africa, North India and Spain that belonged to the territory of Islam at different times from the 7th century onwards. Isfahans Masjid-i-Sha is a madrasa (school for students of Islam), within which there is also a mosqu
By Rainer Sousa Of all the wonders of antiquity, the Great Pyramid of Giza, located in Egypt, is the only one that can still be seen by tourists today. As proof of the veneration that the Egyptians had for the pharaoh, this monument questions many of the prejudices that usually link the Ancient Worl
He was perhaps the longest reigning and most prominent pharaoh. He created the power of Egypt. Ramses II the Great died three thousand years ago, but his fame continues today. He had about 100 sons and over 50 daughters, was the longest-reigning pharaoh of Egypt, and by building one of the most un