1. Nubia

2. NUBIA (1000 B.C. – A.D. 150)
Cataracts were a protective barrier on the Nile
Conquered and was conquered by Egypt
Location helped build a wide trade network
Exported ivory, animal skins, gold, perfume, slaves
Produced iron tools and weapons
Developed system of writing
Adopted Egyptian traditions

3. The Land of Nubia
Nubia was a great civilization that developed along the Nile River south of Egypt. They shared many of the same cultural traits as Egypt such as religion, architecture and art.

4. Nubian Pyramids

5. Nubian Pyramids-were used as tombs

6. Nubians also believed in Egyptian gods as well as an afterlife.

7. Nubian Pyramids Egyptian Pyramids same Smaller Large Steeper
Big blocks
Triangular
Tombs
different
different
This is a Venn Diagram used to show things that are the same, and the things that are different between the Nubian and Egyptian pyramids.

8. Nubian and Egyptian Pottery

9. Nubian/Kush vs. Egyptian Art

10. Nubian/Kush vs. Egyptian Crowns

11. Nubian Hieroglyphs
Cursive Version
One reason little was known about the culture was that they did not write down their history until late in ancient times. Another reason is that they were isolated geographically. Outside people would need to cross harsh desert or many waterfalls, called cataracts, to reach Nubia. T I K N W D
Nubian writing was similar to Egyptian writing but developed into a completely separate language later in time.

12. A frankincense tree. The resin was used to make good smelling incense.
Ancient Nubia was a great kingdom that produced many resources like gold, ivory, copper, frankincense and ebony.
Nubia was also known as Kush and The Land of the Bow. Nubian archers (warriors who used a bow and arrow) were feared by all who saw them in battle.
Nubia had a long line of powerful kings. They were often at war with Egypt, to the North. From about 2,000 to 1,000 BC, Egypt controlled Nubia but when Egypt weakened, Nubia came north and conquered Egypt ( BC.)
A frankincense tree. The resin was used to make good smelling incense.

13. Nubian
Sandstone head
Gold, Egyptian artifacts made from Nubian/Kush Gold
Copper mirror w/ivory handle-resources from Nubia/Kush & Egyptian image

14. Nubian/Kush resources included iron which was used for weapons
Nubian/Kush resources included iron which was used for weapons. Women could be warriors in this society and at times held the position of Pharaoh.

15. Kingdom of Kush
The Kingdom of Kush developed in southern part of Nubia by 1750 B.C.E.
Kush noted from metalworking and construction
Egypt invaded Kush during New Kingdom period.
Resulted in Egyptian occupation that exploited Nubian laborers

16. Kingdom of Meroë 800 B.C.E. - 350 C.E.
This kingdom ruled Egypt as the 25th Dynasty.
Nubian Kingdom had a capital at Napata.
Napata period characterized by Egyptian cultural influence.
In 4th century, moved capital to Meroë.
Better for agriculture and trade

17. Meroë Ruling dynasty of Meroë practiced a matrilineal family system
Queens were very influential
Dominated trade routes
Became important center for iron smelting
Declined because of shift in trade routes, rise of the Kingdom of Aksum, and raids by camel-riding nomads