#piye

Nubian Hathor-headed Pendant,

Belonged to Napatan Period, reign of Piankhy (Piye), dated 743–712 BC, from Ku. 55, el-Kurru, Nubia (modern Sudan).

The Crystal ball amulet is surmounted by a gold head of Hathor crowned with disc and horns.

The Crystal ball is bored vertically and has a gold disc at the base on which it stands.

Probably contained substances believed to be magical. Ring at back of head.

Gold and Rock Crystal, 5.3 x 3.3cm,

Art by Trey King.

~ Winged scarab pectoral necklace.

Culture: Nubian

Period: Napatan Period, reign of Piankhy (Piye)

Date: 743–712 B.C.

Place of origin: Nubia (Sudan), el-Kurru, Ku 55

Inktober Day 23: Piye

From about 1070 BC to 400 BC Egypt was invaded multiple times by factions and groups from across the ancient Middle East and Africa. The Libyans, Saites and Persians all had control of it for a time. The 25th Dynasty is when Egypt was conquered by a Nubian ruler, King Piye.

Although Piye ruled from his Southern capital at Napata, Piye seems to have embraced the culture of Egypt. Reliefs at Jebel Barkal show Piye participating in the Hed-Seb Festival at Thebes and upon his death he was buried in a pyramid at El-Kurru. He also defended Egypt from fierce raids from the Assyrian Empire. Considering that, in ancient times, Nubia was one of Egypt’s foes, evidence suggests that the country thrived under Piye and his family’s rule.

My old Sith, Darth Piye :)

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We Wuz Kangz: Nubian Pharaoh King Piye

Piye, who worshipped the god Amun, considered his battles a holy war and had specific rituals in preparation for the war that included his soldiers cleansing themselves before battle. His army was feared so much that the nobility sent him tribute so that their cities would be spared. King Piye was a BLACK MAN, that is a FACT! Yep, we wuz kangz, indeed. Never let anyone tell you Black history…