Twenty-fifth Dynasty (Kushite)

Twenty-fifth Dynasty (Kushite) was a state in Egypt (North and West Africa) that lasted from c. 744 to 656 BCE, about 88 years. Its people spoke Nilo-Saharan languages (Kanuri, Songhai, Nubian, Luo, Maasai).

Kushite kings from Napata who conquered Egypt under Piye and ruled as pharaohs, reviving old temple styles. Assyria drove Taharqa and Tanutamun back to Nubia by 656 BCE.

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Facts

Dates: c. 744 to 656 BCE
Duration: 88 years
Type: State
Region: Egypt, North and West Africa
Language family: Nilo-Saharan
Capital: Memphis, Napata

Events in North and West Africa during its time

728 BCE Piye conquers Egypt

Neighbours in North and West Africa

Carthage c. 814 to 146 BCE
Kingdom of Kush (Napatan period) c. 785 to 300 BCE
D'mt c. 980 to 400 BCE
Third Intermediate Period c. 1069 to 664 BCE
Late Period of Egypt 664 to 332 BCE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Greek city-states c. 800 to 338 BCE, Europe
Neo-Assyrian Empire 911 to 609 BCE, Middle East

Questions

When did Twenty-fifth Dynasty (Kushite) exist?

c. 744 to 656 BCE, about 88 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Twenty-fifth Dynasty (Kushite)?

Egypt, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Memphis, Napata.

What language did Twenty-fifth Dynasty (Kushite) speak?

Nilo-Saharan. This family includes Kanuri, Songhai, Nubian, Luo, Maasai.