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1
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a large ancient African kingdom to the south of Egypt

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Nubia

2
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a capitol city of Nubia

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Meroe

3
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a Nubian kingdom freed from Egypt in 1650 B.C.

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Kush

4
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the capitol of the African kingdom of Kush

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Napata

5
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1400s B.C. New Kingdom pharaoh who conquered Nubia and brought ancient Egypt to the height of its power

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Thutmose III

6
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777-750 B.C. king of Kush who conquered Upper Egypt

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Kashta

7
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son of Kashta and conquered most of Egypt

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Piankhi

8
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first century B.C. queen of Kush who led military expeditions and built monuments

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Amanirenas

9
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free

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independent