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Forces For Change THE CAMEL The camel was used for journeys across the Sahara in the 5th century. Its ability to walk on sand and store fat in its hump make it ideal for travelling through the desert. The camel became a very valuable animal. In Somalia, love songs were composed in praise of the camel. CORAL The art of building with coral blocks began in the 10th century in East Africa. Porites coral was used, which, for best results, had to be carved under water. As soon as it comes out of the water it becomes very hard and difficult to manipulate. This tradition of craftsmanship seems to have come from Red Sea communities, including those on the Dhalak Archipelago off what is now modern Eritrea. |
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