What is it about?
The results of twelve years research on the remains of several highly professional wind instruments, found in front of the tomb of a Candace of ancient Aethiopia, from the end of the first century BCE. From the excavation history to a musical interpretation.
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Why is it important?
A find that gives unique insight into ancient African music south of Egypt.
Perspectives
This puzzle had felt like the Holy Grail of Western music archaeology - deeply grateful to all those who made this possible.
Stefan Hagel
Osterreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften
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This page is a summary of: Music from Ancient Meroë, May 2026, Lockwood Press,
DOI: 10.5913/2026740.
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