The Shrine of Taharqa
Taharqa came from the land of Kush, part of ancient Nubia. (modern day North Sudan). He ruled over both Egypt and Nubia.
His land was rich in cattle, gold and minerals. It was on the trade route for the rest of Africa and unusual and exotic things such as ivory, ebony, incense, oils, animal skins and ostrich feathers travelled along this road.
Much of Taharqa’s land was desert. However, many people lived by the River Nile which flooded every year. The floods brought much needed water to the lands and resulted in fertile mud that was excellent for growing crops.