Exploring the Forgotten African Civilization of the Black Pharaohs

🏛️The Black Pharaohs ruled an ancient African civilization that coexisted with the Egyptians to the north and built temples and pyramids lasting 5,000 years.

🌍By sailing up the Nile, we can trace the footsteps of the Black Pharaohs and discover their legacy in the Sudan.

🏰Visit the temples and fortresses of the Black Pharaohs, such as the Armanhotep III Temple, which predates King Solomon and the temples of Classical Greece.

🌵Experience the harsh conditions of the Nubian desert, where temperatures can soar to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

🌊Understand the significance of the Nile as Sudan's lifeline, providing nourishment to its fertile banks.

Who were the Black Pharaohs?

—The Black Pharaohs were Nubian kings who conquered Egypt in the 8th century BC and ruled the Egyptian Empire for over a century, forming the 25th Nubian Dynasty.

How long did the Black Pharaohs' civilization last?

—The Black Pharaohs' civilization spanned 5,000 years, leaving behind numerous temples, pyramids, and an empire that stretched from Khartoum to Alexandria.

What is the significance of the Nile in Sudan?

—The Nile is Sudan's lifeline, as its waters rise in the Ethiopian Highlands and flood down the Blue Nile, providing nourishment to the fertile banks along the river.

What can we see on the journey up the Nile?

—On the journey up the Nile, we can visit ancient temples and fortresses, experience the harsh conditions of the Nubian desert, and admire the colorful mud villages.

What is the current state of the Black Pharaohs' legacy?

—Today, the legacy of the Black Pharaohs can be explored through archaeological sites, modern Sudanese villages, and the vibrant culture of the Nubian people.

00:22Sail up the River Nile and explore the forgotten African civilization ruled by the Black Pharaohs.

03:35Learn about the temples and fortresses built by the Black Pharaohs, such as the Armanhotep III Temple.

04:34Experience the harsh conditions of the Nubian desert, where temperatures can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

09:02Discover the Nile as Sudan's lifeline, providing nourishment to its fertile banks.

11:02Witness the historical conflicts between the Black Pharaohs and British Imperial forces.