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Natakamani

Type Figure Region Kingdom of Kush Time c. -30–20 Also known as King Natakamani

Natakamani was a renowned king of Kush (Meroë) around the 1st century CE, co-ruling with Queen Amanitore;…

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  1. c. -1–5Meroë · Kingdom of KushNatakamani acceded around the turn of the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE, quickly establishing his political center at Meroë and forming a co-rule with Amanitore, strengthening royal power and religious legitimacy.
  2. c. 5–20Nubia · Kingdom of KushDuring his co-rule with Queen Amanitore, Natakamani oversaw the construction of temples and pyramids at Napata, Meroë and elsewhere; inscriptions and reliefs often show the two side by side, indicating the stability and prosperity of their reign.

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