Answer to Famous Kings & Queens of Africa Series: Part 3

Queen Amanirenas 

• In her culture, women were in control on earth and in the religious world. 
• As Candace (or Kandake) of Kush (Nubia), she ruled from the palace and on the battlefield.  
• When Rome demanded taxes from the Nubian people, she led the army into battle defeating the Roman soldiers.  
• After losing an eye in battle, she was nicknamed the “One-eyed Candace” or “Warrior Queen”.  
• She sent a bundle of golden arrows to Augustus Caesar as either a token of friendship or to be used in battle. A peace treaty was signed.  
• The Roman army was impressed with the Kushite army’s determination and strength.  

Famous Kings & Queens of Africa Series: Part 3

In my culture women were in control on earth and in the religious world. As Candace (or Kandake) of Kush (Nubia), I ruled from the palace and on the battlefield. When Rome demanded taxes from the Nubian people, I led the army into battle defeating the Roman soldiers. After losing an eye in battle, I was nicknamed the “One-eyed Candace” or “Warrior Queen”. I sent a bundle of golden arrows to Augustus Caesar as either a token of friendship or to be used in battle. A peace treaty was signed. The Roman army was impressed with the Kushite army’s determination and strength. Who am I? 

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-Material contributed by: Sue Roberts

Origins of Museum Africa: The Kingdom of Kush

Kush (or Cush) was a kingdom/country in northeast Africa (think Sudan/Ethiopia/Egypt), part of Ancient Nubia, a region of the Nile valley.

The Kingdom of Kush was very much an independent nation, which was prominent around the 11th century BCE to the 4th century CE.

The Kushites conquered and controlled upper Egypt, while the Piankhi ruled the south of Egypt.

The Kingdom remained strong until the 4th century CE, when it fell to the Ethiopians. It was known as one of the most prominent kingdoms of its time.

For more on the kingdom/country of Cush, see See A. J. Arkell, A History of the Sudan to A.D. 1821 (1955, repr. 1974).