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Why was Nubia called the 'land of the bow'?

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There were many skilled archers in Nubia and they killed many Egyptians who raided them.

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How did the people of ancient Nubia make a living?

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How did Nubia's natural influence the early history of kush?

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What modern country is Nubia today?

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Why did the Nubia and Egypt become rivals?

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