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The Nubians And The Nile

Egypt to appreciate the marvels of the Abu Simbel temples built by Ramses II in 1244 BC did I realize the complexity of conquered cultures that still pervades Egyptian life today. Most of northern Nubia, which is in today’s Sudan, was brought under the yoke of Egyptian rule by 1500 BC. A quick search online reveals more about their history.

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