History of Sudan: Egyptian Influence Last updated on
Saturday 24th April 2010
Little is known about the history of Sudan's southern region, known as Nilotic Sudan, before the beginning of the 19th century. Northern Sudan, however, has a richly varied and well-chronicled history, stretching back into the third millennium BC.
Egyptian dominance of this region probably began during Egypt's Old Kingdom, about 2755-2255BC, when the country was known as Nubia. This area, which stretches from present-day Khartoum to Wadi Halfa, was also known to the Egyptians as the Land of Cush. It served Egypt as a rich source of goods obtained through both trade and plunder. These goods included incense, slaves, gold, ebony, ivory.
By the founding of the 18th Dynasty in 1570BC, Nubia had been reduced to the status of an Egyptian province.
Signs of Ancient Egyptian influence still abound in Northern Sudan, in the shape of numerous ruined temples and other monuments. These are to be found mostly along the banks of the Nile and include the Temple of Amun, situated near present-day Karima.
As you like 'History of Sudan: Egyptian Influence' you may also like following articles . . .
From the 16th century AD onwards, Turkish influence grew stronger under the Ottomans, and Islam gained a firm hold as the most popular religion.
At about the same time, a black Muslim...
By the 8th century BC, Nubia's power had grown and a revolt freed the Land of Cush from Egyptian dominance. A succession of rulers followed and various independent kingdoms were established...
Overview
History
Egyptian influence
Romans & Christians
The Ottomans & Islam
European dominance & the Mahdist movement
Anglo-Egyptian sovereignty & the Republic
Civil...
Located at the conjunction of the Atbara tributary, flowing down from Ethiopia, and the River Nile, Atbara is on two main railway routes: from Atbara to Port Sudan, and from Khartoum to...
Situated in the northeastern corner of the African continent, the Sudan is divided into three distinct geographical regions.
The northern area, comprising about 30% of the country,...
Khartoum is one of three sister cities, built at the convergence of the Blue and White Niles: Omdurman to the north-west across the White Nile, North Khartoum, and Khartoum itself on the...
Vegetation is extremely sparse in the northern desert areas, with most of the substantial forests to be found in central and southern regions. Savannah-type elephant grass covers much of...
