--- product_id: 56591634 title: "Africa's Great Civilizations" price: "S/.178" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/56591634-africas-great-civilizations store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Africa's Great Civilizations **Price:** S/.178 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Africa's Great Civilizations - **How much does it cost?** S/.178 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/56591634-africas-great-civilizations) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Africa's Great Civilizations In his six-hour series, Africa's Great Civilizations, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Takes a new look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. This is a breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the African continent, of art, writing, and civilization itself, through the millennia in which Africa and Africans shaped not only their own rich civilizations, but also the wider world. Review: THIS IS A MUST SEE ! ! ! BRILLIANT ! ! ! - I watched this on PBS and I finally got it when I saw it on desertcart. This amazing series is mind blowing! There were so many great empires in Ancient Africa long before Egypt. Civilizations that had great places of learning with libraries and university-like schools. They would sit and discuss philosophy endlessly. People traveled there from other countries to learn there. They had knowledge of astronomy, medicine, biology, mathematics, etc. They were even already aware of the geometry that Pythagoras later got credit for. There were huge beautiful palaces decorated with artwork and mosaics. They even had running water systems indoors just like the Greeks later implemented. There were trade routes for thousands of years that allowed the goods, resources and knowledge to reach other countries around the ancient world. This series is very enlightening ! ! ! Review: This will fill holes in your education! - This is fascinating, and through, history of African civilizations. Henry Louis Gates, Jr is the perfect host for this journey. He has a clear, and charming, presentation style which must parallel his teaching style. There is so much that we never learned in our school history lessons and that is simply tragic. These great civilizations deserve to be front and center, in the world view. as much as European and Asian civilizations. I am happy to have found this excellent series! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01N3QF3PW | | Best Sellers Rank | #18,812 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #201 in Special Interests (Movies & TV) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (679) | | Item model number | 43380872 | | Media Format | NTSC, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 2 | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.12 ounces | | Release date | May 16, 2017 | | Run time | 6 hours | | Studio | PBS | | Subtitles: | English | ## Images ![Africa's Great Civilizations - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71h862SI4OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THIS IS A MUST SEE ! ! ! BRILLIANT ! ! ! *by E***A on September 19, 2021* I watched this on PBS and I finally got it when I saw it on amazon. This amazing series is mind blowing! There were so many great empires in Ancient Africa long before Egypt. Civilizations that had great places of learning with libraries and university-like schools. They would sit and discuss philosophy endlessly. People traveled there from other countries to learn there. They had knowledge of astronomy, medicine, biology, mathematics, etc. They were even already aware of the geometry that Pythagoras later got credit for. There were huge beautiful palaces decorated with artwork and mosaics. They even had running water systems indoors just like the Greeks later implemented. There were trade routes for thousands of years that allowed the goods, resources and knowledge to reach other countries around the ancient world. This series is very enlightening ! ! ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This will fill holes in your education! *by B***B on July 28, 2021* This is fascinating, and through, history of African civilizations. Henry Louis Gates, Jr is the perfect host for this journey. He has a clear, and charming, presentation style which must parallel his teaching style. There is so much that we never learned in our school history lessons and that is simply tragic. These great civilizations deserve to be front and center, in the world view. as much as European and Asian civilizations. I am happy to have found this excellent series! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HERE IS AN EYEOPENER FOR YOU AND TIME WELL SPENT *by W***O on March 13, 2018* This PBS presentation is a must have for any dvd collection. Whether you are a teacher, student , parent or history buff THIS IS DEFINITELY AN EYE OPENER. Dr. Gates, who narrates and takes you too the different areas shown in the presentation states CLEARLY he had misconceptions or misinformation about many aspects of the role Africa has played in world development. Dr Gates takes you on an astounding journey through history - specifically AFRICA - the deep roots of the beginning of civilization and mankind's journey from the past to the present. Many things we take for granted due to our lack of knowledge and understanding, is brought to light by this PBS presentation The viewer will be amazed at the wealth of information and knowledge contained here we never really learned in school. The photography is incredible. The artifacts showed, the dig sites, the scholars and all participants in producing this program did outstanding work. Also, please remember, portions of the proceeds of purchasing presentations such as this one goes to help PBS continue its programming, in addition to those who donate and support PBS endeavors. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/56591634-africas-great-civilizations](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/56591634-africas-great-civilizations) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*