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  1. A brief summary of the political history of the twelve Caesars. Part 2 ...

    Mar 13, 2017 · Part 2: Augustus The so called Meroë Head, a bronze head depicting Augustus; British Museum, London Augustus was born as Gaius Octavius Turinus in September 23rd of the year 63 …

  2. Some question about ancient sources on Meroe, and earlier Nubian ...

    Jul 31, 2023 · 2) Did the Egyptians write extensively about Meroe or any of its predecessors? I know of the "miserable Kush" inscription, but anything with more depth to it? 3) Did the Greeks and Romans …

  3. What was the size of Aksum at its greatest extent?

    Mar 9, 2024 · I usually see the figure of 1.25 million square km, but I am also seeing the figure of 2.50 million square km. Anyone know which one is more accturate? Also, after Aksum conquered Meroe, …

  4. After Chin/Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire, what would be the …

    Dec 7, 2023 · I don't think many would disagree that Han China and Rome were the two great powers of classical antiquity. To clarity, I am saying about 800 BC to 500AD. I know Meroe's best days were …

  5. North Africa is Overrated. | History Forum

    Aug 11, 2025 · The city of meroe was even setting of a famous roman play known as the aethiopica. Ibn khaldun himself even visted the lands of the sudan and wrote about kingdoms such as mali and …

  6. How did the French lose the achievements of their Revolution?

    Nov 5, 2025 · Recent History Discussions Some question about ancient sources on Meroe, and earlier Nubian kingdoms Latest: Changdao 7 minutes ago African History Who were the Trojans (If they …

  7. How Widespread Was The Use Of Steel In Pre-Colonial Sub-Saharan …

    A New Radiocarbon Chronology for Ancient Iron Production in the Meroe Region of Sudan - African Archaeological Review Recent archaeometallurgical investigations in Sudan have provided 97 …

  8. The Kingdom of Makuria and it's warfare | History Forum

    Jun 30, 2016 · THE KINGDOM OF MAKURIA - HISTORY Makuria was one of the initially 3 Christian kingdoms of Nubia, succeeding the Kushite Kingdom of Meroe. After the fracture of Kush due to …

  9. Are there any remnants of pre-Islamic Nubian culture in Sudan/Egypt ...

    Nov 12, 2021 · Auloi, Greek aerophones, wind instruments, found at Meroe, tomb of Queen Amanishakheto. These are among the best preserved such instruments from Antiquity in the world! …