Nubia
There are 93 items in Nubia:
Nile, as shown on the World Map of Ptolemy of Alexandria (manuscript from 1467) |
Nimrud, Figurine of a Nubian tribute bearer |
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. …
Persepolis, Apadana, East Stairs, Nubian |
Nuri, Jug of king Aspelta |
Nuri, Pyramid |
Nuri, Pyramids |
Nuri, Shabti of Taharqo |
Paris, Institut du monde arabe
Institute for the study of the Arabian world, with a very nice museum. Antiquities from all over the ancient Near East and the Maghreb. There are 4 items in…
Persepolis, Apadana, East Stairs, Southern part, Nubians |
Piye (or Pianchi)
Piye: name of a Nubian king (ruled c.741-c.716), famous for conquering Egypt. (The name was also written as Pianchi.)Relatives Father: Kastha? Mother: Pebatjna? First wife: Tabiry, daughter of Alara Second wife: Abar, daughter of a sister of Alara Son: Taharqo Further wives: Peksatar (daughter of Kashta),…
Pnubs, Statues of Napatan Kings |