Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, they created a culture that influenced both civilizations.

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Egypt was home to the first known scientist, Imhotep, a brilliant Black physician. Famous for designing King Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the Egyptian polymath Imhotep (Greek: Imouthes, c.

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Egypt's historic Tahrir Complex in Downtown Cairo will be transformed into a hotel under Marriott's ultra-luxurious brand.

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Now that President Donald Trump is back in the White House, Saudi Arabia hopes to play a greater role in the Middle Eastern ...