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The Ancients

The Ancients

Kingdom of Kush

Aug 28, 2020 · 46m

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Along the banks of the River Nile, directly south of ancient Egypt and hundreds of miles away from the Mediterranean, there was a flourishing kingdom. The Kingdom of Kush. The Egyptians, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Nabataeans, Libyans, Romans, and not to mention countless African kingdoms - the Kushite domain boasted a remarkable history with all these ancient civilisations throughout its long history. Its existence spanned centuries; its cities were bustling centres for inter-continental trade; its art and architecture continues to amaze visitors to this day. I was delighted to be joined by Luke Pepera ( @LukePepera ), a historian, archaeologist and anthropologist with a passion for…