Nobatia, in the far north Makuria, in the dongolia reach Alodia, in central Sudan
Meroe is located in Egypt.
Kerma was wealthy when Egypt was weak, they were able to conquer and expand into southern Egypt. How are the histories of Napata and Meroe tied to Egypt? Napata conquered Egypt at a weak point. Napatan rule restored and preserved many old Egyptian ways.
Meroe was well located at the point where newly opened land route across the desert to the north crossed the Nile. It was also blessed with a large supply of iron ore. Having learned from the Assyrians, the Kushites made iron weapons and tools.
Kerma culture was created in 2500.
North
KERMA The first kingdom of Kush was based at Kerma. Then it was destroyed by the ancient Egyptians. After that, a second kingdom of Kush eventually emerged with it's capital first at NAPATA and then later on at MEROE
Nobatia, in the far north Makuria, in the dongolia reach Alodia, in central Sudan
The area around Meroë was full of iron ore deposits
The Meroe Pyramids are located in the North-East of Sudan near the banks of the Nile in the area commonly known as Nubia.
Meroe is located in Egypt.
Kerma was located in what is today southern Egypt and northern Sudan.
Kerma was wealthy when Egypt was weak, they were able to conquer and expand into southern Egypt. How are the histories of Napata and Meroe tied to Egypt? Napata conquered Egypt at a weak point. Napatan rule restored and preserved many old Egyptian ways.
Fatheer South than then Meroe
Egyptians liked to trade with Kerma because Kerma was very wealthy.
in Egypt father South than Meroe
Meroe was well located at the point where newly opened land route across the desert to the north crossed the Nile. It was also blessed with a large supply of iron ore. Having learned from the Assyrians, the Kushites made iron weapons and tools.