Nubia - Wikipedia
WEBNubia (/ ˈ nj uː b i ə /) (Nobiin: Nobīn, Arabic: النُوبَة, romanized: an-Nūba) is a region along the Nile river encompassing the area between the first cataract of the Nile (south of Aswan in southern Egypt) and the confluence of the Blue and White Niles (in Khartoum in central Sudan), or more strictly, Al Dabbah.
Nubia | Definition, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Nubia, ancient region in northeastern Africa, extending approximately from the Nile River valley (near the first cataract in Upper Egypt) eastward to the shores of the Red Sea, southward to about Khartoum (in what …
The History of Ancient Nubia | Institute for the Study of Ancient …
WEBHome. Museum & Exhibits. The History of Ancient Nubia. Nubia was home to some of Africa’s earliest kingdoms. Known for rich deposits of gold, Nubia was also the gateway through which luxury products like incense, ivory, and ebony traveled from their source in sub-Saharan Africa to the civilizations of Egypt and the Mediterranean.
Ancient Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush, an introduction - Khan Academy
WEBIt is home to the oldest sub-Saharan African kingdom, the kingdom of Kush (about 2500–1500 B.C.E.). This culture produced some of the most beautiful pottery in the Nile valley, including Kerma beakers.
Nubia (character) - Wikipedia
WEBNubia is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics publications and related media, commonly as an ally of Wonder Woman. Historically, she is DC Comics' first black female superhero. Originally introduced in 1973 as Diana's long-lost black fraternal twin sister, today the character is depicted as one of Wonder Woman's oldest and closest friends.
Nubia summary | Britannica
WEBNubia, Ancient region of the Nile River valley, northeastern Africa. Its borders originally extended north to include Aswān and, before completion of the Aswan High Dam, the first cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt. The region now encompasses part of Sudan and southern Egypt and contains the Nubian Desert in the northeast.
Ancient Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush, an introduction
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Ancient Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush, an introduction. by The British Museum. Aegis of Isis, Kushite, late 3rd century B.C.E., from Kawa, Sudan (© The Trustees of the British Museum) The first settlers in northern Sudan date back 300,000 years. It is home to the oldest sub-Saharan African kingdom, the kingdom of Kush (about …
Ancient Nubia: A-Group 3800–3100 BC | Institute for the Study of ...
WEBThe A-Group was the first powerful culture of northern Nubia. A society whose ancient name is unknown, called A-Group by archaeologists, was the earliest Nubian culture with strong rulers. Developing out of Neolithic cultures of the Nile valley, the AGroup is known largely from its cemeteries.
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WEBBest known for pyramids and mummies, communities in this area, such as Egypt and Nubia, were founded long before the first pyramid. Introduction. Most early agrarian (farming) societies developed along river valleys. These valleys provided access to fresh water for humans and animals.
The Nubian kingdom of Kush, rival to Egypt - National Geographic
WEBLocated in the desert sands near the Nile in modern Sudan, the ancient culture of Nubia played a decisive role in shaping Egypt from the eighth century B.C., serving as that kingdom’s 25th...
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