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This paper attempts to reconstruct the history of the domestic pig in the Nile Valley. It looks into the available archaeological evidence, historical records and the practices of traditional societies in this part of the African continent. The paper also examines the distribution pattern of this animal in the southern parts of the Nile Valley and the factors that participated in its geographical spread in this region. The paper also casts light on the traditional areas of pig raising in the Sudan and suggests how this animal was first introduced into these areas in the past, Finally, it explores the role of the cultural and economic factors and Islamic teachings in shaping the geographical distribution of this animal in this part of Africa.
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