Napata Kingdom Flourishes in Kush
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Empires, Dynasties, Pharaohs
- Curriculum: African History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Egypt, Sudan
- Date: c. 783-c. 591
Article abstract: The Kushites, centered in Napata, gained power over much of Egypt and created a great civilization that produced many monuments and temples before losing Egypt to the Assyrians.
Summary of Event
Dominating the Nile’s cataracts south of Egypt, Kush was one of Africa’s great civilizations. Much modern scholarship suggests that the ancient northern Sudan, later known as Nubia, contributed greatly to the Nile’s cradle of civilization. However, Kushite political, religious, and cultural contributions were overshadowed by Egypt’s...
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