SOMALILANDSUN: Uncover the Archeology of Peace
This Black History Month, we are spotlighting the work of National Geographic Explorer Professor Sada Mire (Sada Mire) and her groundbreaking work on the Archaeology of Peace.
Much of archaeology has traditionally focused on conflict, conquest and war. Sada’s work asks a different question: what can the past teach us about how societies created, sustained and protected peace?
Through her pioneering research, Sada is developing the field of the Archaeology of Peace, exploring how ancient traditions of peace and governance are preserved in the landscapes, cultural practices and heritage of the Horn of Africa.
Often portrayed through stories of conflict and instability, the region is also home to some of the world’s oldest traditions of peace. Through documenting concepts such as Nagi (peace), Sada’s work highlights this rich intellectual heritage and its relevance today.
“The archaeology of peace reveals the deep roots of African intellectual heritage. These philosophies of governance, democracy and peace-building are not only significant parts of our shared human history, they remain living traditions that continue to help communities build peace today.” – Professor Sada Mire
