One of the earliest known dynasties in this region is the Kingdom of Kerma.
One of the earliest known dynasties in this region is the Kingdom of Kerma. The Alodia, Nobadia, and Makuria dynasties ruled this region in medieval times. A ruler from this region named Piye, the son of Kashta, conquered this region's northern neighbor, a feat that lasted until the reign of his grandson Taharqa. A queen of this region named Candace allegedly deterred Alexander the Great from invading here by demonstrating her military. This region was home to the city of (*) Meroe, notable for its many pyramids, and this homeland of the Twenty Fifth Dynasty was also home to the Kingdom of Kush. For ten points, name this region just south of Egypt.
One of the earliest known dynasties in this region is the Kingdom of Kerma.
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