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Together we have researched to create a source that will provide people with knowledge on the early Kingdom of Kongo. With the absence of recorded history before Portuguese exploration in 1483, the Kongo was a province with a deeply rooted oral tradition. Though ideological in nature, the origin of Kongo's societal traditions stemmed from a willingness to justify sovereignty with religion—establishing political and religious interest as the predominant factors in this dynastic ancient civilization. Focusing on four primary subjects- economy, politics, intra-group relations, and religion- we hope to reveal the little known past of the Kongo prior to the European transatlantic slave trade in a clear, cohesive and comprehendible fashion. Enjoy!

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Contributors:

Zoë Pulley Danielle Moody Symeerah Morton Edna Miller Tijara Miller