ancient civilizations in Africa
Many of the ancient civilizations in Africa were founded based on trade routes that allowed them to use the rich natural resources available to them. Egypt rose out of two warring kingdoms, a northern and southern dynasty, unifying around 3100 BCE after the southern king conquered the north. Egypt would become the dominant economic and military power in the region for thousands of years, building the massive temple structures and complexes that still stand today. They remained the most powerful force in the Mediterranean region until the Macedonians conquered them in 332 BCE.