Meroë

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Meroë?On the Nile River, in present-day Sudan
2. What is the capital of Meroë?Meroë
3. What language do people speak in Meroë?Meroitic (written script), with influences from Egyptian and Greek
4. How big is Meroë?Approximately 25 square kilometers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
5. What is the period of flourishing?Roughly 1070 BCE to 350 CE
6. What is the key industries?Iron production, gold mining, agriculture, and extensive trade

Kandake: The title for a powerful queen or queen mother in the ancient kingdom of Kush.
Meroitic Script: A unique writing system developed by the Meroites, derived from Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Syncretism: The blending of different religious beliefs, cultures, or schools of thought.
Necropolis: A large, ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs, such as the pyramid fields of Meroë.