Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, they created a culture that influenced both civilizations.

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A solar eclipse in the year 2471 BC may have influenced architectural change in Egypt, challenging Pharaonic traditions.

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Horus is one of the most important gods in ancient Egyptian mythology, but his story is more complex than most people realize. As the falcon-headed god of kingship, war, and the sky, Horus played a ...