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Welcome to Meroë – The Africa Institute’s bookshop, located on the premises of the Khalid bin Mohammed School in Sharjah. Meroë is a new destination for book lovers passionate about African studies and the African diaspora. As part of The Africa Institute’s efforts to showcase its publications and promote Africa and the African diaspora, Meroë features merchandise from ‘Country-Focused Seasons‘ hosted by The Africa Institute, publications by faculty, fellows, and key works from Africanist authors.
At Meroë, you can explore our publications that cover a wide range of topics related to humanities and social sciences, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Africa’s past, present, and future. Our publications introduce African culture in its diverse genres, ranging from literature, visual culture, theater, music, song, and literary criticism, among other forms of creative expression.
In addition to books, Meroë offers souvenirs and memorabilia from The Africa Institute’s previous ‘Country-Focused Seasons,’ including tote bags, t-shirts, mugs, magnets, pens, notebooks, and bookmarks. Each item is adorned with unique designs inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Africa and its diaspora, making for perfect gifts, and serving as a reminder of the vibrant intellectual and artistic contributions that The Africa Institute has brought to the world.
Visit Meroë Bookshop to learn more about The Africa Institute and its contributions to African studies and the African diaspora.
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Thursday
Meroë Bookshop derives its name from the ancient Kingdom of Meroë, which once straddled the Nile in what is now known as Nubi. The kingdom extended from Aswan in Egypt to Khartoum in Sudan, and its principal language, Meroitic, was spoken and written from the third century BC before fading into extinction in the fourth century AD. The alphasyllabic Meroitic script continues to challenge scholars, with the exception of basic transcribing of proper nouns from Egyptian script, as there is no written record to decipher the language. By naming the bookshop after this ancient civilization, The Africa Institute seeks to pay homage to the rich cultural heritage of Africa and inspire a deeper appreciation of African studies and the African diaspora.
Welcome to Meroë – The Africa Institute’s bookshop, located on the premises of the Khalid bin Mohammed School in Sharjah. Meroë is a new destination for book lovers passionate about African studies and the African diaspora. As part of The Africa Institute’s efforts to showcase its publications and promote Africa and the African diaspora, Meroë features merchandise from ‘Country-Focused Seasons‘ hosted by The Africa Institute, publications by faculty, fellows, and key works from Africanist authors.
Welcome to Meroë – The Africa Institute’s bookshop, located on the premises of the Khalid bin Mohammed School in Sharjah. Meroë is a new destination for book lovers passionate about African studies and the African diaspora. As part of The Africa Institute’s efforts to showcase its publications and promote Africa and the African diaspora, Meroë features merchandise from ‘Country-Focused Seasons‘ hosted by The Africa Institute, publications by faculty, fellows, and key works from Africanist authors.
At Meroë, you can explore our publications that cover a wide range of topics related to humanities and social sciences, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Africa’s past, present, and future. Our publications introduce African culture in its diverse genres, ranging from literature, visual culture, theater, music, song, and literary criticism, among other forms of creative expression.
In addition to books, Meroë offers souvenirs and memorabilia from The Africa Institute’s previous ‘Country-Focused Seasons,’ including tote bags, t-shirts, mugs, magnets, pens, notebooks, and bookmarks. Each item is adorned with unique designs inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Africa and its diaspora, making for perfect gifts, and serving as a reminder of the vibrant intellectual and artistic contributions that The Africa Institute has brought to the world.
Visit Meroë Bookshop to learn more about The Africa Institute and its contributions to African studies and the African diaspora.
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Thursday
Meroë Bookshop derives its name from the ancient Kingdom of Meroë, which once straddled the Nile in what is now known as Nubi. The kingdom extended from Aswan in Egypt to Khartoum in Sudan, and its principal language, Meroitic, was spoken and written from the third century BC before fading into extinction in the fourth century AD. The alphasyllabic Meroitic script continues to challenge scholars, with the exception of basic transcribing of proper nouns from Egyptian script, as there is no written record to decipher the language. By naming the bookshop after this ancient civilization, The Africa Institute seeks to pay homage to the rich cultural heritage of Africa and inspire a deeper appreciation of African studies and the African diaspora.
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