The Kingdom of Kush: A proper introduction [Illustrated]
“Oh Great God, swift one. Who comes to him who calls. Watch my sister for me, the woman born in the same womb as me. Do for her as I have done for you. Spontaneous miracles that cannot be denied. Elevate her children and make them prosper, even as you did for me.”
-From Taharqa’s prayer to Amun, at his temple in Kawa-
"At the Height of his power, King Taharqa leads his queens through the crowds during a festival at the temple complex of Nubia's Jebel Barkal, it's pinnacle
The Kingdom of Kush in popular culture
Here I will share a collection of images of Kushites created by various artists around the world. I focused only on those images that showcase relatively credible dress and attire and can be used as inspiration for other works and unit models.
Images of Pharaoh Taharqa at the zenith of the 25th dynasty:
One remark on this image is that the crown Taharqa is wearing actually dates to the Post Meroitic era. Apart from that, this image is
