Kashta saw his weakness and invaded Egypt. By about 750 B.C. Kashta's armies took over Egypt.
Egypt never was able to press control further east than the upper Levant (Lebanon and Syria). They never controlled Mesopotamia.
kush was able to conquer by taking control of them
There were few advantages either side had, but it was mostly trading. Upper Egypt had access to the sea, and was able to trade with plenty of other nations. Lower Egypt, however, had acess to Nubia, which the primary source of slaves, ivory and other commodities for Egypt. Also, Upper Egypt had a more secluded location, which meant less enemies to fight from the border. Lower Egypt was situated next to multiple African enemies.
the assyrians were armed with iron spears and swords
The only territory that has been under the control of all three of those empires (Kush, Assyria, and Persia) at some time in their histories is EGYPT, not Sudan. Assyria was never able to penetrate beyond Upper Egypt, meaning that they never controlled Sudan.
Kashta saw his weakness and invaded Egypt. By about 750 B.C. Kashta's armies took over Egypt.
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Narmer also known as Menes ruled upper Egypt and was able to control lower Egypt and unite them both.
Egypt never was able to press control further east than the upper Levant (Lebanon and Syria). They never controlled Mesopotamia.
kush was able to conquer by taking control of them
There were few advantages either side had, but it was mostly trading. Upper Egypt had access to the sea, and was able to trade with plenty of other nations. Lower Egypt, however, had acess to Nubia, which the primary source of slaves, ivory and other commodities for Egypt. Also, Upper Egypt had a more secluded location, which meant less enemies to fight from the border. Lower Egypt was situated next to multiple African enemies.
the assyrians were armed with iron spears and swords
the assyrians were armed with iron spears and swords
the assyrians were armed with iron spears and swords
The only territory that has been under the control of all three of those empires (Kush, Assyria, and Persia) at some time in their histories is EGYPT, not Sudan. Assyria was never able to penetrate beyond Upper Egypt, meaning that they never controlled Sudan.
The Egyptians needed stronger leadership to thwart an Assyrian invasion.....
They were able to seize control because they had the support of Greek farmers, merchants and artisans, who were sick and tired of being exploited - the tyrants were appointed to bring in rule for all, not just the upper class.