Kush History

Ancient Nubia ruled the Nile Valley for thousands of years. Its kings ruled Egypt too, for a while. Its queens led armies into battle. Its pyramids still stand in the Sudanese desert today, more of them than Egypt ever built.

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Amanirenas: The Queen Who Fought Rome and WonAmanirenas led a Kushite army against Roman Egypt, lost an eye in the fighting by one account, and walked away with a peace treaty Rome rarely gave anyone.
Nubian Pyramids vs. Egyptian Pyramids: What's the Difference?Kushite and Egyptian pyramids share one idea and little else. Compare their height, angle, materials, and what's buried inside, with real-world ways to picture the difference.
Why Sudan Has More Pyramids Than EgyptSudan holds more ancient pyramids than Egypt does. Here is why the kings and queens of Kush built so many, and what happened to some of them.