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    Al Gharbia Governorate

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Nubian Heritage Egypt | Nubian History and Culture  | The cultures of Nubia | Nubian lifestyle

Facts about Nubian History and Culture | Nubian Heritage Egypt

  • 05 16, 2023

On the seventh day of July, the Nubian people commemorate their international day, for no obvious reason, apart from the fact that numeral 7 plays an important role in their historical account, days as well as different culture practices. As such, which, as is being attended to in this case, information covering all persons in Nubia, brings us to the question of what has this geographical area contributed to the development of mankind and its history.

It is also referred as the theory of civilization with all the underlying implications that one can think of. It would be figurative to say that there is an origin that is nearer to the African custom. This is because, every social group has the right to claim that theirs is the first and it is up to whom they are making the claim of theirs being the first against to defend themselves. For instance, china argues that it is more than 7 thousand years old apart from saying that it has civilization which is 7 thousand years. It argues that its civilization even came before that of the famous Egypt which does not request for self justification because the entire globe is fully aware of the Egyptian civilization, its status, history and magnificence.

It long ago began in the southern portion of the country, in Nubia, and to this day, every one of us in Nubia stands firm in the belief that civilization began there, in the heart of the ancient world, and that the records of the ages perpetuate this fact; Nubia is the southernmost region of Sudan, starting with the village of Aswa, and extending north to Khartoum, Sudan, and for all times, its history has been dependent on the Nile River, and the term ‘Nuba’ denotes the yellow metal; so looking at the etymology of the name, the region of Nubia stands for the golden country, and such is the old Egyptian contributed word ‘pharaoni” as this area was known to have gold bearing terrains’.
 
The ancient Egyptians called the land of Nubia the land of Kush, which is a late name that is only 5 thousand years old, but the Nubian civilization was before it, and before the formation of the kingdoms was the Stone Age.

Scientists have found artifacts dating back to the Neolithic era, which extends from (9 thousand to 4 thousand and 500 years BC), including pieces of pottery and porcelain.

The early Nubians domesticated animals and benefited from them, and there is evidence of this from 7,000 years ago, according to David Edwards in his book "The Nubian Past".

In the north of Wadi Halfa in the Khor Musa area, there was a 10,000-year-old civilization in the Qastal and Wadi Al-Alaq areas, and the antiquities confirm the existence of a 10,000-year-old civilization in an area called Khor Bahan, which is located in the east of Aswan, and this is confirmed by the discovery of types of pottery distinguished by their pink colors and vessels decorated with engravings.

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If you’re after a truly cultural experience, Aswan has a lot to offer. Aswan boasts a large variety of hostels designed in the traditional Nubian way, with prices ranging from just over 300 LE a night to more than 1,000 LE. You will find different options. In general, look for something near to the Nile or on the Nubian side of the city for a unique and well-located experience in the heart of Aswan.

A number of Egyptian deities, including Isis and Osiris, were revered by the Nubians. They included their own particular deities into this pantheon.
 

Despite having converted to Islam much later than the Egyptians, the Nubians considered themselves to be staunch Muslims. Three main groups of activities and beliefs make up the syncretism of Nubian ceremonial rituals: Non-Islamic, 
 

While visitors cannot tour the Aswan High Dam itself, there is an adjacent visitor center where you can learn about the dam's construction, its impact on the region, and the importance of the Nile River. The visitor center offers informative exhibits, audiovisual presentations, and viewpoints where you can see the dam and the expansive Lake Nasser.

Leather goods, textiles, traditional Nubian clothing (associated with the Nubian region), as well as objects, bracelets, necklaces, books, and music, are some of the products on offer.

Nubia is one of the most ancient peoples in the world, living in the Nubia region, which stretches along the banks of the Nile in southern Egypt and northern Sudan. The history of Nubia dates back thousands of years, and this region has seen a great deal of influence from different civilizations throughout the ages.

One of the most prominent cultures influenced by Nubia is the ancient Egyptian civilization. Nubia was an important part of the ancient Kingdom of Kush and the Kingdom of Meroe in the early periods of Egyptian history. Nubia was influenced by the ancient Egyptian civilization's language, art, architecture, and social customs.

Nubian culture is characterized by several aspects, including:

Architecture: Nubians are famous for building their houses and temples with stone, and traces of these stone structures and pyramids remain in the region until today.

Language: Nubians speak languages from the Nubian family that are similar to the Kushite language.

Art: Nubian art is characterized by geometric motifs and complex geometric patterns found in arches, columns, and inscriptions.

Customs and traditions: Nubians preserve their ancient traditions, local ceremonies, traditional music, and dance.

The Nubians, indigenous peoples of Africa, inhabit an area along both banks of the Nile River in the far north of Sudan and the far south of Egypt. Wadi al-Khawa, south of the Third Cataract, was an ancient Nile basin approximately 123 kilometers east of the current Nile course.

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