Gaius Octavius Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Sometime in the mid 20th century, I read a news item about a Black African tribe, in southern Egypt or northern Sudan, that was still guarding a Roman fort awaiting the return of the Romans. Can anyone shed any light on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldrail Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Sometime in the mid 20th century, I read a news item about a Black African tribe, in southern Egypt or northern Sudan, that was still guarding a Roman fort awaiting the return of the Romans. Can anyone shed any light on this? I doubt they manned the battlements. What they did more likely was guard the area as a sort of special place they were holding in trust. This sort of aural tradition is very important to african tribes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted July 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Thanks Caldrail. Am I the only one who heard of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantagathus Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Am I the only one who heard of this? You may well be sir. I know the Ethiopians are guarding the Ark but not of anyone guarding a Roman Fort. I wonder if they are still guarding it or if they finally gave up to get some McDonalds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted July 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 As usual, My Lord P., you are most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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