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The Resource-Rich Cultures of Nubia

The Resource-Rich Cultures of Nubia. Sec. #5. Egypt’s Friend and Rival. Culture first appeared in Nubia around 8000 years ago Most of the time Egypt and Nubia were at peace Nubia was called, Ta Sety “the land of the bow” Many Nubian archers were used in the Egyptian army.

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The Resource-Rich Cultures of Nubia

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  1. The Resource-Rich Cultures of Nubia Sec. #5

  2. Egypt’s Friend and Rival • Culture first appeared in Nubia around 8000 years ago • Most of the time Egypt and Nubia were at peace • Nubia was called, Ta Sety “the land of the bow” • Many Nubian archers were used in the Egyptian army

  3. The Kingdom of Kerma • Kerma was on the third cataract of the Nile • Kerma was famous for its artisans or skilled workers who made delicate pottery • Kings were buried in tombs under huge mounds of earth on gold-covered beds • In the mid-1400s BC Thutmose III took control of Nubia and controlled it for 700 years • The Nubians and the Egyptian culture were closely mixed

  4. The Kingdom of Napata • By the late 700’s Napata expanded its power into Egypt. • Napata was located near the fourth cataract of the Nile • The 25th dynasty of Egypt were the Napatans of Nubia • By 660 B.C. the Napatans were forced back into Nubia and their rule was over

  5. The Kingdom of Meroe • Meroe was between the 5th and 6th cataracts of the Nile • Iron ore was found in the surrounding deserts of Meroe which allowed weapons of iron and tools to be made • These weapons helped Meroe to control trade routes to the Red Sea allowing trade with India, Central Africa and Rome • Little evidence of Meroe exists because their writing system could never be understood.

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