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Kuba Kingdom

c. 1625 – 1884 CE · about 259 years approximate dates

The Kuba Kingdom in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo was founded by Shyaam a-Mbul a Ngoong. It is known for its raffia textiles, carvings and complex court titles. It came under the Congo Free State in the 1880s.

Key facts

Datesc. 1625 – 1884 CE
RegionEast, Central & Southern Africa
ContinentAfrica
FounderShyaam a-Mbul a Ngoong
Religion(s)Traditional African religion

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.