Faras, A Nubian Christian Cathedral with Dr. Solange Ashby at Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA

$20

Featuring Dr. Solange Ashby

Journey into the fascinating world of medieval Christian Nubia, where vibrant cathedral murals reveal the stories of kings, queens, bishops, and saints from a powerful African kingdom that flourished between 500 and 1400 CE. Discover how this little-known civilization forged lasting connections with Egypt and the Byzantine Empire, and explore the remarkable history behind the stunning works featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Africa and Byzantium exhibition.

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