Christianity
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John of Ephesus on the end of pagan Heliopolis
In 579, a Byzantine general, Theophilus, exterminated the last pagans of Heliopolis. The shocking story is recorded by the contemporary author John of Ephesus (c.507-c.588). Ecclesiastical History 3.27 was translated by R.P. Smith.Late Ancient Nubia
Nubia: name of the country south of Egypt, more or less identical to modern Sudan. In ancient times, there were three Nubian kingdoms, which are named after their capitals: Kerma, Napata, and Meroe. Other names are Kush and Ethiopia.Late Antiquity …