The African Warrior Queen Who Fought Against The Roman Empire

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Join this channel to get access to more old school Metatron videos the algorithm wouldn't prioritize! Support freedom and get your preferred content!: • / @metatronyt • Also if you like what I do and wish to support my work to help me make sure that I can continue to tell it how it is please consider checking out my Patreon! Unboxings are Patreon exclusives! • / themetatron • Check out my new interactive adventure! • • Project P.C.I. - Interactive Experien... • Have you ever heard of the Candace (Kandake) Amanirenas? And how she faced the Romans in combat in the southern borders of the Egyptian Roman province first and then further south? • Have you ever heard of the stolen bronze statue of emperor Augustus and of the actual letters exchanged between the emperor and the queen? • If not, then this is going to be a great tale for you. Get ready to deep dive. • The Kingdom of Kush was an ancient African civilization located in what is now Sudan and southern Egypt. Here's a brief overview: • The Kingdom of Kush existed from around 2700 BCE to 350 CE. • It was centered in the Nile Valley, primarily in Nubia (modern-day northern Sudan and southern Egypt). • The kingdom had two main capital cities over its history: • Kerma (2700-1550 BCE) • Napata (1000-590 BCE) • Meroe (590 BCE-350 CE) • Relationship with Egypt: Kush had a complex relationship with Ancient Egypt, including periods of Egyptian domination, Kushite rule over Egypt (25th Dynasty), and cultural exchange. • Kushite culture was influenced by Egyptian civilization but maintained its own distinct identity, including unique artwork, architecture, and religious practices. • Kush was known for its gold mines and iron production. It also engaged in trade with Egypt, the Mediterranean world, and other parts of Africa. • The Kushites built their own pyramids, which were steeper and smaller than Egyptian pyramids. There are more pyramids in Sudan than in Egypt. • The kingdom declined in the 4th century CE, possibly due to overuse of natural resources, climate change, and pressure from neighboring kingdoms. • Amanirenas was a notable kandake (queen or queen mother) of the Kingdom of Kush who ruled in the 1st century BCE. Here's what we know about her: • Title: Kandake was the Meroitic term for queen or queen mother, similar to Candace in Greek sources. It was a title of great importance in Kushite society. • Amanirenas ruled from approximately 40-10 BCE, during a time when Kush was in conflict with the Roman Empire. • Her reign coincided with the Roman conquest of Egypt under Augustus Caesar, which brought Roman power to the borders of Kush. • Roman-Kushite War: Amanirenas is best known for leading Kushite resistance against Roman expansion into Nubia. This conflict, sometimes called the Meroitic War, lasted from about 27-22 BC . • She personally led Kushite armies against the Romans, demonstrating the significant military and political roles women could hold in Kushite society. • Amanirenas initially had success against the Romans, capturing the cities of Syene, Elephantine, and Philae in southern Egypt. • Roman counterattack: The Romans eventually pushed back, invading Kushite territory and sacking the city of Napata. • Despite setbacks, Amanirenas successfully negotiated a favorable peace treaty with Augustus. This treaty established a buffer zone between Roman Egypt and Kush and exempted Kush from paying tribute to Rome. • The Roman province of Egypt was established after the conquest of Ptolemaic Egypt by Octavian (later Augustus) in 30 BCE. Here's an overview of this important Roman province: • Egypt became a Roman province in 30 BCE following the defeat of Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII at the Battle of Actium and the subsequent conquest of Alexandria. • Egypt was unique among Roman provinces. It was considered the personal property of the emperor, governed by a prefect of equestrian rank appointed directly by the emperor, rather than a senatorial governor. • Alexandria remained the capital and largest city of Roman Egypt. • The province retained much of its existing bureaucratic structure from the Ptolemaic period, with a mix of Roman and Egyptian officials. • A relatively small Roman force (about 3 legions) was stationed in Egypt, primarily to maintain internal order and defend against external threats. • Roman Egypt had a complex social hierarchy, with Romans at the top, followed by Greeks, and then native Egyptians. • Egypt remained a Roman province until the Arab conquest in 641 CE, though it came under Eastern Roman (Byzantine) control after the division of the empire in 395 CE. • Scientific and intellectual center: Alexandria continued to be a major center of learning, with its famous library and museum attracting scholars from across the Mediterranean world. • • #metatron #africanhistory #ancientrome

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