About this episode
The episode explores the pyramids of Sudan and the historical context of the Kingdom of Kush in relation to Egypt.
Dozens of pyramids rise from the scorched, desert landscape of North Africa. But this is not Egypt – it’s Sudan, hundreds of miles to the south. Why are there pyramids here? Who built them? And what are they for? Investigators uncover the hidden story of the Kingdom of Kush, a state locked into a fluctuating rivalry with its mighty neighbour, Egypt. At times Kush is a client state of Egypt, supplying it with gold. At others, Kush is so powerful that its kings sit on the throne of Egypt – and become known as the black pharaohs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- pyramids
- Kush
- Egypt
- history
- archaeology
- rivalry
Keywords
- pyramids
- Kush
- Egypt
- black pharaohs
- archaeology
- history
- North Africa
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kingdom of Kush
Places: North Africa, Sudan, Egypt
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