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The Siege of Meroe: How Ezana of Aksum Destroyed Kush

The Siege of Meroe: How Ezana of Aksum Destroyed Kush

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Aksumite invasion of Meroe under King Ezana around 350 CE—a pivotal turning point that ended the Kingdom of Kush. They reconstruct the campaign from the Ezana Stone inscription, the Ge'ez account of battles against the Noba and the sack of Meroe. Lucas explains how Aksum's military superiority, including war elephants and new tactics, overwhelmed the once-mighty Kushite archers. They discuss the aftermath: the collapse of Meroitic civilization, the rise of the Noba and Blemmyes, and the Christianization of Aksum that sealed Kush's pagan legacy. The episode also touches on archaeological debates—did Aksum really destroy Meroe, or was it already in decline? With references to the Ezana Stone, kandake Amanipilade, and the fall of the last pharaohs of Nubia, this conversation offers a fresh look at the forgotten conflict that reshaped the Nile valley. #Aksum #Ezana #Meroe #Kush #Nuba #Blemmyes #EzanaStone #Ge'ez #Amanipilade #Meroitic #AncientSudan #LateAntiquity #NileValley #WarElephants #Archaeology #History #FexingoHistory #AfricanHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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