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Luba Empire
The Luba Empire was a central African state in the Upemba depression of what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its sacred kingship and memory devices (lukasa) influenced neighbouring peoples, including the Lunda. It broke up under pressure from slave traders and colonial forces in the late 19th century.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1585 – 1889 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Mwibele |
| Founder | Kongolo (traditional) |
| Religion(s) | Traditional African religion |
Note on dates: Wikipedia gives no firm founding date; c. 1585 is a commonly cited estimate.
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