Ancient Kush

By jorpo
  • 1550 BCE

    Creation

  • 1070 BCE

    Kush gains independence from Egypt

  • 744 BCE

    King Piye Conquers Egypt

    King Piye Conquers Egypt
    Also called Piankhy, Piye becomes the first Kushite Pharaoh
  • 730 BCE

    Reign of Shabaka

    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
  • 300 BCE

    Meroitk Period

    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.