Black PharaohsBlack Pharaohs are Nubian or Kushite rulers of Egypt. Black Pharaohs ruled over Egypt for thousands of years, the first Nubian to be called a Black Pharaoh was King Piye or Piankhi.
King Piye (Piankhi)
King Piye or Piankhi was an ancient King of Kush from 750-717 B.C. He was called the first real Black Pharaoh. He traveled along the Nile capturing some of Egypt's most important cities such as Phoenix. Piye was very religous and had his men bath in the Nile to cleanse them selfs before battle. Piye eventually conquered Egypt and began his reign as Black Pharaoh. To seal his role as King he placed his family in high places like his sister who he made high priestess of Amun. Piye also let the indivual Kings retain their power and rule for him. Piye eventually died and was exceeded by his son.
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