Introduction to Ancient Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush

In this episode, we take a look at the incredible civilization of ancient Nubia and the powerful political entity known as the Kingdom of Kush. For a time developing side-by-side with Egypt, Kush developed into a cultural and political powerhouse of its own, one that also influenced events in the ancient Near East as well as those of the Roman Empire. It's an important and fascinating story of one of Africa's great kingdoms/empires that you won't want to miss!

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[dr.suliman]

Hello from the heart of ancient Nubia, proudly from the city of Meroe it self. A true ethnic Nubian from the Mahas tribe which is one the the original native tribes in the region, a true descendant of the Nubians and one of few that still speaks the ancient Nubian languages still in existence. 🙂

[ianj]

Funny thing about Nubian archers. They are mentioned by the Egyptians, by the Greeks (under Alexander) and well into the Islamic conquests. It’s a long lasting tradition

[knocknapeasta]

Loving learning about Nubia, it's like a mythical world of mythical fiction that was actually real. It's such a shame that it's been so neglected historically - the internet is a wonderful thing

[eatass]

As someone with Sudanese family this is extremely interesting

[ifetmdp]

Greetings from Sudan. We the originality of the Kush Kingdom 🇸🇩

[MKfanmomo]

Also Nubian warriors were very appreciated and sought after by many neighboring powers for a long time(they were valuable mercenaries or levies). They were exceptional spearmen too along their famed archers.

[HoundofOdin]

"Then there was the looming threat of Assyria."
Was there anyone in the region that the Assyrians _didn't_ threaten?

[matamba]

Nice history lesson.

But the Nubians and Egyptians were not always rivals, Pharaoh Piankhi came from Nubia and the Egyptians saw him as a hero when the Assyrians invaded Egypt.

[nelsiegeografo]

Love stories about Nubia and Kush ever since I learned that they conquered Egypt (at least once that I know of, I still have more to learn). I love Egypt archeology and history. I took up architecture and I'm really into the ancient and classical ones more than the modern and contemporary. It's also good to learn about the surrounding areas as well, especially the African part which aren't talk about as much.

[HVLLOWS]

Dude this channel *IS A GOLD MINE*
I'm enchanted by ancient history this channel has it all!

[lisakanzira]

My grandmother is a Nubian refugee in Uganda and no one really talks about her side of the family since everyone else is part of a different tribe, so this is the first time Ive actually taken time to learn about it! Great job btw

[mahirop]

Sudan should educate its children about their ancient civilizations

[urjijarso]

I am so happy when heard this amazing my kushetic history, l am Oromoo from Ethiopia

[ThisisBarris]

Kingdom of Kush? *insert "witty" 420 joke*


Great video Cy! Happy to have taken part in this collab with you.

[TrobiApacheDjyaCoulae]

I have been doing my own research on the relations between upper and lower Egypt and I must say I find this video very impressive.

[deejones]

Well put together informant video.
You walked us thru years of history in 25 minutes with clarify.
As a black America trying to learn about ancient Africa, it's good seeing information on other places beside Egypt.

[toddcampbell-crow]

Woah, amazing! I had no clue their history lasted that long. Fighting Augustus' legions to a standstill is a feat any queen should be proud of!

[jaeloniala]

It is said that there are more pyramids in Sudan than in Egypt.

[ramiroreynajr]

Much of this is in the bible in Old Testament, Sudan was called the Land of Cush. Cush was the offspring of Ham which was one of the sons of Noah after the flood. This is also reference in the Book of Jasher which is referenced in the bible. If you read the book of Jasher it goes in depth about the Sons of Noah where they're offspring spread out in Europe, Asia, North Africa, etc & named their cities after their names. Mindblowing.

[mashear]

Truly a beautifully done video! I teach 7th Grade World History/Ancient Cultures and the in our Chapter 4 on Egypt, section 5 is on the Kingdom of Kush... this video LITERALLY leads the kiddos through that section with all the same names and occurrences that we'd read about!
Great job and thanks for the content. I'll be checking out your other material for use in my class this year and in the future. Totally thrilled, keep up the great work!