Oct 21, 2016 · Prince Akinidad. Qasr Ibrim 1420 is the only textual evidence where Akinidad is referred to as w-ne 'Chief'. This suggests that at the time Akinidad died he was recognized as the leader of government at Qasr Ibrim.

Dec 29, 2024 · Other well-known Meroitic royal chronicles include the great stelae of Prince Akinidad and the Candace (ruling queen) Amanirenas (REM 1003), the stele of the Candace Amanishakheto (REM 1041/1361), and the late inscription of the …

Prince Akinidad of Kush and the One Eyed Kandake in the Meroite-Roman War Strabo in his Geography (17 1.54) talks about the “one eyed Kandake” who fought the Romans. Between 30 BC and 22 BC the Romans and Meroites were at war.

Sep 18, 2023 · Petronius successfully attacked Napata defended by Crown Prince Akinidad but could not hold the city without sufficient supplies. He decided to retreat back to Roman Egypt while leaving the city burned to the ground in retaliation for what Rome considered aggression by the Kushite Queen.

May 22, 2019 · The Kushites scored initial victories at Philae and Syene (today Aswan). However, during the early stage of the five-year conflict, the queen’s husband, King Teriteqas, perished in battle, leaving the responsibility to prosecute the war …

Jan 3, 2022 · Monumental inscription of Queen Amanirenas depicted in a two-part worship scene: on the left she is shown in the center wearing sandals with large buckles, the figure standing behind her is the bare-footed prince Akinidad, both face the deity Amun, the image is reverse on the right where they face the goddess Mut.

Sep 23, 2021 · When her troops reached Dakka in 24 B.C., clashing with the Romans to ensure Kush’s sovereignty, her son Prince Akinidad was killed in the campaign. She had lost her husband, her eye and now her son.

In this book we review the life and history of Prince Akinidad. It uses Meroitic textual material to explain the position of Akinidad in Meroitic politics and interaction between the Meroitic State and the Roman rulers of Egypt.

Apr 28, 2023 · Amanirenas succeeded to the throne of Kush upon the passing of her mother. She shared power with her son, Prince Akinidad, who would eventually succeed her. Amanirenas led military expeditions as queen against the Romans and other nearby kingdoms, extending the frontiers of Kush and enhancing its dominance in the area. Amanirenas Military Campaigns