Nubia, ancient region in northeastern Africa, extending approximately from the Nile River valley (near the first cataract in Upper Egypt) eastward to the shores of the Red Sea, southward to about Khartoum (in what is now Sudan), and westward to the Libya
Nets and skis from ancient times Niaux - Grotte de Niaux Cave Art and History Niaux - Grotte de Niaux Description and History Niaux Cave index Niaux Cave maps, plans and aerial photos Norwegian Rock Art - Alta Fjord Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush Numeracy in prehistoric art and artefacts Nun...
During the time of the Old Testament the ancient world extended from Egypt to Asia Minor over to the Caspian Sea and down to the Persian Gulf. One thousand miles from north to south and nearly 1500 miles from west to east. Only about one-third of the whole area of the ancient Near ...
Ancient Nubia Ancient Nubia, which occupies the northern part of modern Sudan, attracts tourists with unique monuments of the times of Ancient Egypt Nubian pyramids If you have never been to Egypt, then a trip to Sudan will fill this gap. Nubian pyramids are similar, but the smaller size...
Beyond the Nile Valley, the ancient Egypt map extended to include the neighboring regions of Nubia (present-day Sudan) and the Sinai Peninsula. Nubia, located to the south of Egypt, was a vital trading partner and source of valuable resources such as gold and ivory. The Sinai Peninsula, loc...
Egypt, country located in the northeastern corner of Africa. Egypt’s heartland, the Nile River valley and delta, was the home of one of the principal civilizations of the ancient Middle East and was the site of one of the world’s earliest urban and lit
It was the largest sea battle since classical antiquity, and the last in Europe where both sides relied on galleys and galleases, the descendants of ancient triremes. Venetian and Spanish vessels were the backbone of the forces fielded by the Catholic Holy League, and their captains are ...
88. Cathne, the City of Gold (south) and Athne, the City of Ivory (north) – located in what would be eastern Zambia OTL, another pair of feuding cities of ancient Roman types: unfortunately for the locals, the all-gold theme of Cathne led to its dismantlement by colonial authorities...
Upper Egypt is a region of the Nile Valley in Egypt, between Luxor and Aswan and the historical region of Lower Nubia, characterised by a number of ancient settlements and temple towns that draw thousands of travellers every year.Map Directions Satellite Photo Map...
The ancient area of Nubia had a shared culture and trade, as well as warring periods, with ancient Egypt. The people of Nubia can be considered the Indigenous people of the area. Throughout their history, they would suffer stages of conquest, colonization, and slavery by Arab nations, Egypt...