Ancient Civilizations: Ancient: Africa: Nubia

An image-rich series of pages describing Abu Simbel from the standpoint of its architectural history; from the Leo Masuda Architectonic Research Office.

An exhibit presented by the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology includes a press release which provides historical background and overview, an illustrated article titled "The Building of the First Aswan Dam and the Inundation of Lower Nubia," and a gallery of artifacts.

Very brief history of Aswan (ancient Swen) and its role in Egypt as the gateway to Nubia and Africa.

Describes the Nile islands, Aga Khan Mausoleum, St. Simeon's Monastery, Tombs of the Nobles, and other historic sites near Aswan; temples at Abu Simbel, Kalabsha, and Philae; and other sites of historical importance in Upper Nubia; from TourEgypt.

A photo-essay, and the song "Hekayet Shaab," which describe the building and effects on Egypt of the Aswan High Dam; from The Egyptian Castle.

The legend, and translation of the text on, the Famine Stele located on Sehel, a small island in the Nile River near Aswan, attributed to Ptolemy V.

A brief history of Gebel Barkal, Nubia, where, ca. 1450 BCE, the Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose III founded the city of Napata and established it as the southern border of his empire; from Learning Sites.

A brief history of Nubia, beautifully illustrated with many color images, by Prof. Stuart Smith, University of California, Santa Barbara; links to the Dongola Reach Expedition and the Mahas Survey Project, studying Upper Nubia (modern Sudan).

Photograph and brief description of this kiosk, originally at the site of Wadi Kardassy in Nubia, not far from Tafa; by Barbara Ann Richter.

A short history of the area from Paleolithic times to the 15th century; from Sudan: A Country Study, Library of Congress, 1991.

Scholarly paper, which includes a history of Nubia, by Tara Kneller, Syracuse University, 5 April 1993; from Don Mabry's Historical Text Archive.

A detailed, in-depth description and review of the Nubia Museum and its contents; by O.E. Kaper in Assemblage, University of Sheffield.

A detailed history of Nubia, with emphasis on the religious aspects (primarily Christian and Catholic) of its culture; from Catholic Encyclopedia.

History of Nubia from ancient times to the present, plus essays on the geography of Nubia, its political divisions and names over time, and its culture and traditions; from TourEgypt.

Map and very detailed, illustrated, article on the history of Nubia, credited to Encyclopedia Britannica.

Describes Nubia, the international effort to save Nubian monuments and artifacts, and the museum and its contents; from TourEgypt.

A history of Nubia from "The Rise of Kush" to the overthrow of Nectanebo II; map of Egypt-Nubia-Sudan.

Provides a "first stop" online resource for students of Nubian geography, history, and culture by providing extensive authoritative essays on the land, peoples, and places of Nubia across 6000 years.

An introduction to many aspects of Nubia and its peoples; of particular interest are: Chronology of Ancient Nubia, a timeline; several articles on the history of ancient Nubia; and galleries of images of historical sites and artifacts.

Color photographs, including birds-eye view, and brief history of Philae, including its being the source of the last hieroglyphic (394 CE) and demotic (452 CD) inscriptions found in Egypt; by Barbara Ann Richter.

An image-rich series of pages describing Philae and its temples from the standpoint of its architectural history; from the Leo Masuda Architectonic Research Office.

A very clear and well-labeled drawing of the island of Philae, its temples, and other architectural features; from TourEgypt.

Philae Temple Complex, from the Digital Imaging Project recording images of architecture and sculpture, provides comprehensive views of the island and temple complex; images photographed on site by Mary Ann Sullivan, Bluffton College.

Brief description and history of the island temple, nicely illustrated with drawings and color photographs; by Mark Millmore.

A history of Christianity in Nubia, from the sixth century to the sixteenth century; from About.com.