would be interested in the questions regarding Rome's relationship with Nubian and Kushite kingdoms. There had been a history of diplomatic relations and conflicts. This history is very seldom covered. Even though Nubian kingdoms apperently took Christianity over Pharaonic religion due to Roman influence. How could history have a more visible merging of the African (not province Africa) and Roman world. Which means also long term trade relations, the presence of Nubian peoples in various parts of the Empire, etc.
Roman relations with Nubian peoples
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Roman ruled Egypt in Berenike Troglodytica maintains War Elephant trade routes with the Merotic kingdoms who along with Roman allied Arabians facilitate the education of Merotic leadership in Berenike (by then a district in its own right) and/or bringing them to Lower Egypt and they returning with Roman officials and customs.
The challenge is the nature of the Nile and sheer distance to make massive impact.
However, we have seen Romans going to the land of the Garamante and even Lake Chad and beyond for warfare and trade purposes so why not
The challenge is the nature of the Nile and sheer distance to make massive impact.
However, we have seen Romans going to the land of the Garamante and even Lake Chad and beyond for warfare and trade purposes so why not
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There was a Roman expedition to Lake Chad, OTL, as far as I have read, and established one small temporary outpost. But this region wasn't their neighbor or nearby. There was simply no way they could make lasting changes or establish settlements and diplomatic relations with something so far away that requires a huge investment and risk to reach.
Nubia was their neighbor. I think there were some smaller and minor conflicts on the border with Egypt. Ethiopia, I think had some diplomatic and trading relations with Rome and both were far enough and couldn't compete each other. However, it was enough to spread Judaism(which was prevalent in the Roman lands) and Christianity, later on.
Nubia was their neighbor. I think there were some smaller and minor conflicts on the border with Egypt. Ethiopia, I think had some diplomatic and trading relations with Rome and both were far enough and couldn't compete each other. However, it was enough to spread Judaism(which was prevalent in the Roman lands) and Christianity, later on.