The Kushite rulers from Nubia established Dynasty XXV in Egypt from 760 BC to 656 BC after Kashta's invasion of Upper Egypt, making Napata their spiritual homeland as they reigned over part or all of Egypt. Their dynasty ended after several years of war with the Assyrians resulted in the destruction of the Kushite Empire that had originated in Nubia.

1. KUSHITE RULE OF ALL OF EGYPT
AS DYNASTY XXV
• This was a line of rulers originating in the
Nubian Kingdom of Kush and most saw
Napata as their spiritual homeland.
• They reigned in part or all of Ancient Egypt
from 760 BC to 656 BC.
• The dynasty began with Kashta’s invasion of
Upper Egypt and culminated in several years
of war with the Assyrians which was to result
in the destruction of the Kushite Empire.