The Nubians moved their capital to Meroë primarily due to its strategic location near the Nile River, which facilitated trade and access to resources. Meroë was rich in iron ore, enabling the development of iron production, which played a crucial role in the economy and military strength. Additionally, moving to Meroë allowed the Nubians to distance themselves from Egyptian influence and establish their own distinct identity and cultural practices.
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The city of Meroe was the capital of the Kush. The city was conquered by the Aksumites about 330 CE.
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Kush moves to capital Meroe about 540 B.C.
In 592 BCE the Kushites, under attack from a Greek-Carian mercenary force, moved to Meroe, 240 km southeast of Napata on the other side of the Nile.
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The Kush moved their capital farther down south to get out of the Assyrians' reach.
I have been to Meroe before it's the capital of Kush.
The city of Meroe was the capital of the Kush. The city was conquered by the Aksumites about 330 CE.
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
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did the new capital of meroe had access to the euphrates river for trade and transportation
Meroe was the capital of the Kingdom of Kush, which nowadays would be in the North of Sudan. The rests of the city are near Bagrawija, about 200 km northeast of todays capital Khartoum.