One of the most famous rulers from here supported Hezekiah's revolt against Sennacherib in Assyria, and Prince Taharqa from here would subsequently help defend Jerusalem.
After a failed attempt by people from this ancient region to take Sai Island, a fort was set up at Semna to prevent their passing north in non-commercial business. The efforts of Kamose helped thwart an alliance between people from here and Apopis I, and it later moved of a capital to Meroe. One of the most famous rulers from here supported Hezekiah's revolt against Sennacherib in Assyria, and Prince Taharqa from here would subsequently help defend Jerusalem. One ruler from here conquered Egypt and was named Shabakafor, and a capital here was established at Napata. For 10 points, name this region home to rulers of Egypt's 25th and the Kingdom of Kush, a region extending upriver from the first cataract on the Nile in modern-day Sudan.
After a failed attempt by people from this ancient region to take Sai Island, a fort was set up at Semna to prevent their passing north in non-commercial business.
Nubia [prompt on "Kush" or "Sudan" before mentioned; also prompt on "Ethiopia"]