The Kingdom of Kush: Nubia’s Forgotten Empire | Full Documentary

Introduction beyond the borders of ancient Egypt a powerful and prosperous civilization thrived along the Nile the kingdom of kush often overlooked in history was a mighty Empire that rivaled its Egyptian neighbor and even ruled over it for a Time who were the kushites what is their legacy and how did they build an Empire that would last for over a thousand years join us as we uncover the story of nubia's Forgotten Empire the kingdom of kush the birth of a The Birth of a Civilization civilization the kingdom of kush was born in the ancient region of Nubia along the southern stretch of the Nile River in modern day Sudan its people were skilled Farmers Traders and warriors who controlled Rich resources like gold Ivory and precious stones by 1070 BCE following the decline of the Egyptian New Kingdom Kush emerged as an independent power developing its own cultural identity while maintaining ties to Egypt the Nubian pharaohs in the 8th The Nubian Pharaohs Century BC e the kingdom of kush reached its Zenith under the leadership of King PA the kushites launched a successful campaign to conquer Egypt establishing the 25th dynasty of Egypt also known as the Nubian Dynasty these kushite pharaohs including PA Shabaka and tahaka ruled Egypt for nearly a century bringing with them a new era of cultural and religious Fusion between the two lands meoi city of iron and pyramids Meroë: City of Iron and Pyramids after being driven from Egypt by the Assyrians in the 7th Century bcee the kushite capital shifted Southward to meoi the city of meoi became a thriving Center of Trade iron production and architecture here the kushites built their own pyramids smaller than those of Egypt but equally magnificent along with temples and palaces Mary was the heart of kush's iron industry allowing the kingdom to expand its influence through Superior weaponry and tools religion and Religion and Cultural Fusion cultural Fusion the kingdom of kush was deeply religious adopting many of Egypt's gods and Customs while blending them with their own Traditions the god Amon held special significance and the Temple of Amon at Jebel bakal one of kushi's most sacred sites became a symbol of their devotion Decline and Decline and Rediscovery rediscovery by the 4th Century CE the kingdom of kush began to decline due to shifting trade routes invasions and environmental changes eventually the kingdom faded into history and its cities were abandoned to the Sands of the Nubian desert for centuries the story of kush was forgotten until European explorers and archaeologists rediscovered the remnants of this once great Empire in the 19th and 20th centuries today the pyramids of maroi stand as a testament to the power and Legacy of the kushites the kingdom of Conclusion kush was a formidable and influential civilization that left an indelible mark on the history of Africa and the ancient world its Legacy lives on through the Towering pyramids the stories of the Nubian pharaohs and the cultural Fusion that shaped the region for centuries though Often overshadowed by Egypt kushi's contributions to history are undeniable thank you for joining us in exploring the Forgotten Empire of Nubia don't forget to like comment and subscribe for more Journeys into the past until next time stay curious and keep exploring