Nubian kings ruled Egypt for less than 100 years. Their influence lasted centuries.
Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, they created a culture that influenced both civilizations.
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Hidden Black History: 3000 BC Imhotep A Learned Black Physician
Egypt was home to the first known scientist, Imhotep, a brilliant Black physician. Famous for designing King Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the Egyptian polymath Imhotep (Greek: Imouthes, c.
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Ancient artifacts unearthed in Iraq shed light on hidden history of Mesopotamia
Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...
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Three Brothers-in-Law Dominated the Near East in the 6th Century BC, Until Cyrus the Great Changed History
BC, the Near East was dominated by three powerful kingdoms: the Median Empire of Astyages, the Neo-Babylonian Empire of ...
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Greeks of Cairo: The Fascinating Bond Between Greece and Egypt
The small, but vibrant, community of Greeks, with roots deep in history, remains in the Egyptian capital of Cairo to this day.
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What Was the Life Expectancy of Ancient Greeks?
The life expectancy of ancient Greeks has been a subject of controversy among historians. But what was their actual lifespan?
On board Nanusa, a design jewel on the Nile
Goya Gallagher, founder of new Cairo-based lifestyle brand Anūt Cairo, referenced the Monument in the design of Nanusa, her ...
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Israel and the Palestinians: History of the conflict explained
Agreements left Egypt occupying the Gaza Strip, Jordan occupying the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and Israel occupying West Jerusalem. About 750,000 Palestinians fled, or were forced from ...
The mystery of an ancient skull takes a new turn after DNA analysis
Scientists thought a tomb with similarities to buildings from Ptolemaic Egypt had been erected in memory of Cleopatra’s half sister, Arsinoë IV.
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A history of Egypt during the XVIIth and XVIIIth dynasties, 1896, with additions to 1924
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Ancient Egypt discovery near Tutankhamun's tomb leaves archaeologists rethinking history as we know it
A huge discovery has been made in the area of Ancient Egypt where Tutankhamun was found after unknown tombs and burial shafts were found dating back some 3,600 years. And it is a find that has ...