Ancient Kush

By jorpo
  • 1550 BCE

    Creation

  • 1070 BCE

    Kush gains independence from Egypt

  • King Piye Conquers Egypt
    744 BCE

    King Piye Conquers Egypt

    Also called Piankhy, Piye becomes the first Kushite Pharaoh
  • Reign of Shabaka
    730 BCE

    Reign of Shabaka

    After Piye's death, his brother takes over and tries to restore Egyptian practices.
  • 664 BCE

    Assyrian Invasion

    Assyrians take leadership over Egypt after Pharaoh Tantamani retreats twice
  • Meroitk Period
    300 BCE

    Meroitk Period

    The final period before Rome takes advantage of the weakened state of the nation. The capital is moved to Meroe after being destroyed by Egypt
  • 350

    Fall

    After the Roman empire absorbs Egypt, Meroë soon follows.