Nubia

Back to home Back to group Nubia was located in Ancient Africa and **//its capital was Napata.//** Nubia was known as the land of gold because of its many mines. It was split up into lower and upper Nubia. Lower Nubia was located between the first and second cataracts in the Nile River. The Nile contributed to many needs of the Nubians. In our century, Nubia is known as Sudan.

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Nubia was conquered many times. One of the people who raided them was Pharaoh Senfru. He raided Nubia in 2575 B.C. Seotris raided Nubia in 1915 B.C. **Egypt also conquered Nubia several times** during 2000 B.C. to 1000 B.C. **//Other kingdoms wanted to conquer Nubia because of all of their useful resources.//** Although Nubia was conquered many times, they were a nice kingdom.

In the Old Kingdom, the Egyptians raided Nubia. They captured people and cattle, controlled trade routes to Africa, and controlled gold mines. Men in Nubia also moved to Egypt in order to join their army. Eventually Egypt lost control of Nubia and it became independent for some time. In the New Kingdom Egypt conquered Nubia again. Nubia also got upgraded in the New Kingdom. Towns and temples were built instead of forts. Life there got easier for the people but by the end of the New Kingdom, population was small in Lower Nubia.

Gods and Goddesses were important in ancient times. The Blemmyes who lived in Lower Nubia worshiped the god Isis long after Egypt became Christian. Nubia’s god was a three headed lion god. The lion god’s temple was located in Naga, Nubia. Gods were very important for leading the people in ancient times.

Nubia was conquered many times but had many strengths. Nubia was had a great trade system as well as strong archers. Their archers were expert and fierce. They were also influenced by Egyptian culture such as their art, music, and pyramids. Nubia was a well-developed and independent kingdom.

**Bibliograpy** **"Ancient Kingdom of Kush(Nubia)" Mrdonn.org 19 January, 2012 ** **Geraldine Harris "//Cultural Atlas for Young People: Ancient Egypt//" New York: Facts on File, 1990** **Hazel Mary Martell"The Ancient World" New York: Kingfisher, 2001** **John Middleton "The World Book Encyclopedia;Nubia" Chicago: World Book Inc., 1996** **"Nubia" Britannica.com 10 January, 2012 **