The Kushite dynasty established control over Egypt between 2000-1000 BC from their capital in Napata. They kept Assyrian invaders out and facilitated trade between Egypt, Mediterranean, and sub-Saharan Africa along the Nile. In 1200 BC, the Kushites regained independence from Egypt and viewed themselves as guardians of Egyptian culture. Their power grew into a golden age after being forced south by Assyrian invaders in 671 BC, where they found gold mines and fertile land.

1. Nubia
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2. Nubia established
The Kushite dynasty on the throne of Egypt
2000 1000 BC
Kushite Dynasty was very good at keeping
Assyrian invaders out.
All the people worked well together to keep
hold of their land.

3. • Kush’s Capital, Napata, became the
center for the spread of Egyptian Culture
to Kush’s other African trading partners.
Kush acted as a trade corridor. They
linked Egypt and the Mediterranean.
Egyptians imported gold, incense, ebony,
copper, ivory, and exotic animals from
tropical Africa through Nubia. The things
helped in everyday life.

4. • During the New Kingdom, Pharaohs
forced Egyptian rule on Kush.
• These Pharaohs restored all the pyramid
and the tombs inside.
• They viewed themselves as the saviors to
their empire.

5. 2000-1000 BC
• Kushites conquered the Nile region.
During this time Egypt tried to stop them
by raiding and occupying their land. They
soon failed because of the Hyksos were
trying to take over Egypt as well.

6. Interaction with Egypt and Nubia
• Once Egypt revived their New Kingdom,
lands were very close.
• This led to spread of trade, culture, and
new ideas or inventions.

7. • Kushite King, Piankhi, over threw Libyan
dynasty, who ruled Egypt for over 200
years.
• He also returned the Nubian capital,
Napata.

8. Pianki
• Kushite King, Piankhi, over threw Libyan
dynasty, who ruled Egypt for over 200
years.
• United the entire Nile Valley from the Delta
in the north, all the way to Napata in the
South. Pianki and his desendants became
egyptians 25th
dynasty to rule.

9. Piankhi Victory
• After conquering the dynasty, he created a
monument. On the monument, it was
carved with words to describe his victory
for the people of Nubia to regain their
lives,peace, and order one again.

10. Kushite Princes 1200
• Kushite Princes decided to travel to Egypt
to adapt more to their culture, since they
were very sucessful.
• Kushite nobles brought back royal rituals
and hieroglyphic writings to help with their
everyday life tasks.

11. • 1200 BC Kush regained Independence.
They viewed themselves as more suitable
guardians of the Egyptians teachings
rather than Libyans.

12. 671 BC War with Assyrians
• Assyrains, from Southwest Asia, fought in
a tough war. They conquered Egypt.
• Kushites were forced to retreat down
south of the Nile.
After this, they expierenced the Golden Age.

13. Golden Age
• Once the Kushites entered a new land,
they found many gold mines.
• This gave real power to the throne. They
were able to make their empire beautiful
with breathtaking architect.
• They also had more fertile soil, which gave
them a surplus of food and was easy to
trade off with others.

14. 747 BC Piye
He was the Kushite King.
When the Thebes were in trouble, Piye
rescued them from the battle.
This also reunified Egypt.

15. Culture
• In 250 AD, the culture of Nubia changed
radically because of the immigration of
new people coming in to the Nile River
Valley.