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The Lost Treasure of King Juba: The Evidence of Africans in America before Columbus,Used
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The story of a mysterious southern Illinois treasure cave and its proof of the presence of Africans in North America long before Columbus. Includes over 100 photographs of the artifacts discovered. Recreates the historic voyage of King Juba and his Mauretanian sailors across the Atlantic to rebuild their society in the New World. Explains the mystery of the Washitaws, a tribal group of African origin, first encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.In 1982 Russell E. Burrows, a treasure hunter in southern Illinois, stumbled on a cache of ancient weapons, jewels, and gold sarcophagi in a remote cave. There also were stone tablets inscribed with illustrations of Romanlike soldiers, Jews, early Christians, and West African sailors. These relics fueled a bitter controversy in the archaeological community regarding their authenticity, leading Burrows to destroy the entrance to the cave.Researching more than 7,000 artifacts removed from the cave before it was sealed, Frank Joseph explains how these objects came to be buried in the middle of the United States. It started with Cleopatra, whose daughter was made queen of the semiindependent realm of Mauretania, presentday Morocco, which she ruled with her husband, King Juba II. Following the execution of their son, Ptolemy, by Emperor Caligula, the Mauretanians rebelled against their Roman overlords and made their way into what is now Ghana. There they constructed a fleet of ships for a transatlantic voyage to a land where they hoped to rebuild their kingdom safe from Roman rule. They took with them a great prize unsuccessfully sought by two Roman emperors: Cleopatra's golden treasure and King Juba's encyclopedic library of ancient wisdom.Fully illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs of artifacts retrieved from the southern Illinois site, The Lost Treasure of King Juba is a compelling story that could force us to rethink the early history of our nation and the possibility that Africans arrived on our continent nearly fifteen centuries before Columbus.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Lost Treasure of King Juba'? A: The book explores the story of a treasure cave in southern Illinois and its implications regarding the presence of Africans in North America before Columbus.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Lost Treasure of King Juba'? A: The author of the book is Frank Joseph.
- Q: What kind of evidence does the book provide? A: The book includes over 100 photographs of artifacts discovered in the cave, such as ancient weapons, jewels, and stone tablets.
- Q: What historical figure is prominently featured in the book? A: King Juba II of Mauretania is a central figure, as the book recounts his historic voyage and the legacy of his people.
- Q: Is 'The Lost Treasure of King Juba' suitable for all ages? A: While the book is accessible to a general audience, it may contain complex historical themes that are best suited for older children and adults.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 30, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Lost Treasure of King Juba' have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: This edition of 'The Lost Treasure of King Juba' is available in paperback.
- Q: Does the book discuss the Washitaws? A: Yes, the book explains the mystery of the Washitaws, a tribal group of African origin encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
- Q: What kind of artifacts are discussed in 'The Lost Treasure of King Juba'? A: The book discusses various artifacts, including weapons, jewels, and stone tablets inscribed with illustrations related to early African presence in North America.