Because meroe is important
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Yes, In time, Meroe became the center of a large trade network. The Kushites sent goods down the Nile to Egypt. from there Egyptian and Greek merchants carried goods to ports on the Mediterranean and Red Seas and to Southern Africa. These goods may have eventually reached India and perhaps China.
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Because it was the CENTER of trading in Ancient Egypt times.
The kushites moved their capital to be close to napata because it
Yes, Meroe was a significant trade center in ancient Nubia (modern-day Sudan). It was strategically located on the Nile River, which facilitated trade with neighboring regions. The city was known for trading goods such as ivory, gold, incense, and slaves.
Meroe was established around 300 BCE as the royal capital of the Kingdom of Kush, located in present-day Sudan. It became an important center for trade and culture, known for its distinctive pyramids and advanced ironworking technology. The city thrived until approximately 350 CE, when it was eventually abandoned.
The location of meroe helped the kush's economy grow
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they lacked raw materials such as wood and metal
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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.