"For many centuries, the Egyptians seemed to think that the people south of Elephantine (Nubia) was a potential danger. It was the king from the south that united the two countries so the dangerous potential of the south has always existed. Historically, the 'Land of the bow' was the ancient name...to what we now call Nubia.The fighting prowess of the Nubians and their skill with the bow has won them the name of 'pupil-smiters.'They have long fought in the army of the Egyptians as mercenaries. Their handiness with the spear and the javelin is also known. (p. 58)"
Artwork shows Nubians with bows as early as 7,000 BC. They had a lot to defend and they defended their land for thousands of years. Nubia was full of human, animal and natural resources--including gold and building materials not found in Egypt.
Source for the above two paragraphs: Necia Desiree Harkless, Nubian Pharaohs and Meroitic Kings
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