- Period:
- 1070 BCE – 350 CE
- Capital:
- Meroë
- Region:
- Doğu Afrika
- Type:
- kingdom
- Religion:
- Politeizm (Amon, Apedemak)
- Language:
- Meroitik
- Government:
- Monarşi
It had its own pyramids and writing system.
Rulers (3)
- Kral Alara · 780 BCE–760 BCE
- Kral Piye · 744 BCE–714 BCE
- Firavun Taharqa · 690 BCE–664 BCE
Related events
- Kushite Conquest of Egypt — 25th Dynasty · 744 BCE
Frequently asked questions
- What was Kingdom of Kush / Meroë?
- A powerful Nubian kingdom south of the Nile. For a time it even ruled Egypt (the 25th Dynasty).
- When did Kingdom of Kush / Meroë exist?
- 1070 BCE – 350 CE
- What was the capital of Kingdom of Kush / Meroë?
- Meroë
- Where was Kingdom of Kush / Meroë located?
- Doğu Afrika