Nubia and Egypt

Egyptians called Nubia Ta Sety, or “land of the bow.” They valued the region’s mineral resources

and traded with Lower Nubia. Upper Nubian kingdoms ruled by Kushites rivaled Egypt for control

of these resources.

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The Kerma Culture

The kingdom of Kerma was noted for its artisans and gained great wealth by controlling trade

between Egypt and Central Africa. The Egyptians later ruled Nubia, and the two cultures

influenced each other.

Napata and Meroë

From their capital at Napata, the Kushites began to take Egyptian lands in the late 700s B.C.

They ruled all of Egypt for a short time before retreating and moving their capital farther south to

Meroë. The iron ore deposits nearby allowed them to make iron weapons, which they used to

control trade routes and gain wealth.

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