Kushite Conquest of Egypt — 25th Dynasty

744 BCE · Napata, Kush (Sudan) · conquest

The Kushite (Nubian) king Piye conquered Egypt and founded the Twenty-fifth (Nubian) Dynasty.

His "Victory Stele" was found at Gebel Barkal — one of the longest royal inscriptions in Egyptian history. During the reign of Taharqa (690-664 BCE), the Kushite-Egyptian empire reached its peak.

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What was Kushite Conquest of Egypt — 25th Dynasty?
The Kushite (Nubian) king Piye conquered Egypt and founded the Twenty-fifth (Nubian) Dynasty.
When did Kushite Conquest of Egypt — 25th Dynasty happen?
744 BCE
Where did Kushite Conquest of Egypt — 25th Dynasty take place?
Napata, Kush (Sudan)