North East Africa 1000 BCE
During the period of the New Kingdom in Egypt, much of Nubia came under the direct rule of the Egyptian government. Egyptian colonies, trading posts and garrisons were established, from which the Egyptians exercised a ...
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What is happening in North East Africa in 1000BCE
During the period of the New Kingdom in Egypt, much of Nubia came under the direct rule of the Egyptian government. Egyptian colonies, trading posts and garrisons were established, from which the Egyptians exercised a tight control over the country.
The chiefs of the pastoral tribes which roamed the grasslands away from the river were given Egyptian titles and became client princes in an Egyptian-controlled system of indirect rule.
A major purpose of this system was for Egypt to control the valuable mines and trade routes which ran through this region.
With the decline of Egyptian power in the past couple of centuries, Nubia has become the seat of the independent kings of Kush, with a court and culture very similar to that of their northern neighbours.
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Egypt history 1000BCE
After centuries of greatness, the civilization of Ancient Egypt has now entered a long period of decline.

Europe history 1000BCE
Major population movements in Europe have caused widespread upheaval, and the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations have vanished

Africa history 1000BCE
Farming and cattle herding is spreading in western and central Africa
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Iran history 500BCE
Iran, the centre of the great Persian empire

Egypt history 500BCE
Its ancient glories now in the past, Egypt is now just another province within the Persian empire

Africa history 500BCE
Bantu farmers from West Africa are beginning to spread out across the continent
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Egypt history 30BCE
Egyptian independence has come to an end with the death of its famous queen, Cleopatra

Europe history 30BCE
The Roman empire now rules much of Europe

Africa history 30BCE
North Africa is now part of the Roman empire, while in central Africa the Bantu expansion continues
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