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  The continent of Africa has enjoyed a rich history with various ethnic and religious influences. In the north you have the ancients of Egypt who left their own stamp on history. In the east, you can view the synthesis of culture and religion. In the west and central areas, there are ruins and groves that pay tribute to past glories.
  
  

Memphis and its Necropolis

• This monument is located just outside Cairo, Egypt. Memphis was once the capital of the ancient Egyptian empire. Here you can find numerous crypts and funerary monuments that testify to the empire's former might. Necropolis can be translated as "the city of the dead" so it's easy to see why so many attractions here involved viewing the final resting places of prominent members of Egypt's history. Sights include pyramids, tombs and mastabas. The city itself was founded in 3100 BC by Menes.
  
  http://www.worldreviewer.com/travel-guides/archaeological/memphis-and-its-necropolis/55131/
  
  

The Osun-Osogbo

• The Osun-Osogbo is a sacred grove just outside the city of Osogbo, which is in Nigeria. This grove acts as one of the forms of cultural identity for the Yoruba people. At one time, all Yoruba settlements were surrounded by such. It is located in one of the last areas of high forest in southern Nigeria. The grove itself was dedicated to Osun, who was the goddess of fertility in the Yoruba pantheon of gods and goddesses.
  
  http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1118
  
  

The Great Zimbabwe National Monument

• You can find The Great Zimbabwe National Monument 28 kilometers from Masvingo. The sight is actually a ruins of the Monomotapa empire, which was known for being an advanced medieval empire. The main city was built entirely with stone, and the walls were reinforced with granite. The three main complexes for view are the Acropolis, the Valley Enclosures and the Great Enclosure.The ruins span for more than 7 kilometers. This area was declared a world heritage sight in 1986.
  
  http://www.go2africa.com/zimbabwe/great-zimbabwe-national-monument
  
  

Harar Jugol

• You can find this city in the Eastern part of Ethiopia. Harar Jugol is a sacred Muslim city that was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. It is considered to be the fourth holiest city of Islam. The city was built on a plateau and is surrounded by deep gorges, making it fortresslike. Inside are 82 mosques and 102 shrines, which date back to the 10th century. The town houses and layout of the city combine both Islamic and African architectural designs.
  
  http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1189