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Kingdom of Kerma
Kerma was an early state in Upper Nubia, in what is now northern Sudan, centred on the city of Kerma. It reached its peak between about 1750 and 1500 BCE, when it controlled much of the Nile valley south of Egypt. New Kingdom Egypt conquered it around 1500 BCE.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 2500 – c. 1500 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Type | kingdom / early civilisation |
| Capital | Kerma |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.