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Nubian Archers and the Siege of Dongola

Nubian Archers and the Siege of Dongola

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In 652 CE, a Muslim army under Abdallah ibn Sa'd marched into Nubia and met a terrifying weapon: the Nubian longbow. This episode focuses on the dramatic siege of Dongola, where Nubian archers—renowned as the finest in the medieval world—rained arrows with deadly precision, even reportedly hitting their enemies in the eye. Lucas and Luna unpack the clash between the invading Arab forces and the Christian kingdom of Makuria, exploring how Nubian military technology, including composite bows and a unique archery stance, forced a stalemate that led to the Baqt treaty—a remarkable 600-year peace. They also examine the myth of Nubian archers blinding their foes, the role of the Nubian cavalry, and how Makuria's archery tradition shaped its defense for centuries. The episode draws on accounts from the 9th-century historian al-Baladhuri and archaeological evidence from Old Dongola's fortifications, including traces of the original sandstone walls and the famous Cruciform Church. A deep dive into one of history's most surprising military encounters. #NubianArchers #SiegeOfDongola #Makuria #AbdallahIbnSad #NubianLongbow #OldDongola #BaqtTreaty #AlBaladhuri #CruciformChurch #NubianCavalry #MedievalNubia #NubianWarfare #ChristianNubia #MilitaryHistory #NorthAfrica #History #FexingoHistory #SudanHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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