The African Universe

Reclaiming a Legacy Written in the Stars

BEGST is currently seeking funding to bring this groundbreaking documentary series to life.
 
For too long, the story of humanity’s scientific origins has been told from a narrow lens. The African Universe aims to change that.

This powerful documentary series uncovers the lost astronomy of ancient African civilizations, societies whose brilliance in science, mathematics, engineering, and celestial observation reshapes everything we think we know about early human knowledge.

While the world marvels at Stonehenge, few realize that across Africa stand monuments just as extraordinary, many older, more mathematically precise, and deeply connected to the cycles of the sun, moon, and stars.
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A Journey Across Ancient African Skies


The African Universe takes viewers on a cinematic exploration of remarkable sites that reveal Africa’s long-standing relationship with the cosmos:
 
  • Adam’s Calendar (South Africa) – often called “Africa’s Stonehenge,” aligned with celestial events
  • Nabta Playa (Egypt) – believed by many scholars to be one of the world’s earliest astronomical observatories
  • The Dogon of Mali – whose knowledge of Sirius and celestial bodies continues to inspire scientific debate
  • Khami Ruins (Zimbabwe) – architectural mastery synchronized with solar cycles
  • Kalokol Pillar Site (Kenya) – a stone-circle relic where ancient observations echo through time

And this is only the beginning…
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Why This Story Must Be Told

 

Many of these extraordinary cultures left behind little written record. When their civilizations declined, so too did the preservation of their scientific legacy.

But their contributions shaped humanity’s earliest understanding of the universe, and deserve global recognition.

This documentary seeks to:
 
  • Restore Africa’s rightful place in the history of astronomy
  • Challenge long-held misconceptions about ancient scientific achievement
  • Celebrate the ingenuity of early African skywatchers
  • Inspire pride, curiosity, and STEM exploration for generations to come

Help Us Bring This Vision to the World

Your support will help fund research, on-location filming, expert interviews, and educational outreach. Ensuring these stories are preserved, celebrated, and shared with a global audience.
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