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    Where is Nubia located?
    They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Nubia, ancient region in northeastern Africa, extending approximately from the Nile River valley (near the first cataract in Upper Egypt) eastward to the shores of the Red Sea, southward to about Khartoum (in what is now Sudan), and westward to the Libyan Desert.

    Nubia | Definition, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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    What was the political organization of Nubia?
    Political Organization. Prior to resettlement, Nubia was relatively isolated from the Egyptian and Sudanese governments. In Egypt, Nubia was divided into thirty-nine districts, each headed by a government-appointed headman (omda ), who acted as the liaison between the district and the government.

    Nubia - Encyclopedia.com

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    Why was Nubia important?
    Known for rich deposits of gold, Nubia was also the gateway through which luxury products like incense, ivory, and ebony traveled from their source in sub-Saharan Africa to the civilizations of Egypt and the Mediterranean. Archers of exceptional skill provided the military strength for Nubian rulers.

    The History of Ancient Nubia | Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures

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    What defines Nubia today?
    Mainly what defines Nubia today are the Nubian people, a black-African people with a history as old as ancient Egypt. The Nubians have their own language, and most of them make a living farming or fishing on the Nile. Others work as captains and crew members on feluccas.

    History of Ancient Nubia: Kush, Kerma, Meroe, Egyptians

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    Why is Nubia called Nub?
    In Pharonic times, Nubia was known as the ancient kingdom of Kush. Beginning in the Middle Kingdom the ancient Egyptians obtained gold from Nubia. Gold was called “nub” in ancient Egypt and may be the source of the name Nubia.

    History of Ancient Nubia: Kush, Kerma, Meroe, Egyptians

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    What is the history of Nubia?
    Nubia is a land which, in ancient and medieval times, formed a distinct entity and had a distinct history. It lay just south of Egypt, in an area which today is mostly in northern Sudan (but with its northern portion lying in modern Egypt). This article offers a brief overview of the history of ancient and medieval Nubia.

    Ancient and Medieval Nubia: History and Culture | TimeMaps

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