Alara

Nubian prince

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Alara was a Nubian prince who, around 790 BCE, founded a dynasty that would eventually establish the 25th dynasty of Egypt. The descendants of Alara are credited with restoring ancient Egyptian customs and beliefs. During this period, Napata, located in modern-day Sudan, became a significant capital. The Kushite kings, including Alara's descendants, engaged in political dealings with other ancient Near Eastern powers in an effort to resist the Assyrians. This era saw the introduction of Egyptian pyramid burials into Cush, as evidenced by the royal tombs at Kurru and Nuri.1

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…the first known Cushite prince, Alara (c. 790 bce), established themselves as the 25th dynasty of Egypt; they are remembered for being largely responsible for restoring to Egypt its ancient customs and beliefs. During this period Napata became a capital of a significant part of the ancient world, and Cushite…
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…the first known Cushite prince, Alara (c. 790 bce), established themselves as the 25th dynasty of Egypt; they are remembered for being largely responsible for restoring to Egypt its ancient customs and beliefs. During this period Napata became a capital of a significant part of the ancient world, and Cushite…
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