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Kingdom of Kush
Kush was an ancient kingdom in Nubia (modern Sudan) along the Nile, centred first at Napata and later at Meroë. Its kings conquered Egypt in the 8th century BCE as the Twenty-fifth Dynasty. Kush declined in the 4th century CE, partly under pressure from Aksum.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 780 BCE – c. 350 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Egypt & the Nile |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capitals | Napata, Meroë |
| Religion(s) | Ancient Egyptian religion, Kushite religion |
Before & after
Preceded by
New Kingdom of Egypt Kingdom of Kerma
Followed by
Kingdom of Aksum Twenty-fifth Dynasty of Egypt (Kushite) Makuria Alodia
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.