He established the largest empire ever seen on the continent of Africa. Egypt's 25th Dynasty, which he founded, was actually Nubian, and ruled for nearly a century.

The rise of Nubian civilization presents a story of rich resources, trade and conflict with Egypt, and even the conquest of Egypt, but what also makes a dramatic impression in this gallery are the striking Nubian traditions of craftsmanship—handmade, polished ceramic vessels, carnelian and garnet beads, and elaborate wood and leatherwork.

The rise of Nubian civilization presents a story of rich resources, trade and conflict with Egypt, and even the conquest of Egypt, but what also makes a dramatic impression in this gallery are the striking Nubian traditions of craftsmanship—handmade, polished ceramic vessels, carnelian and garnet beads, and elaborate wood and leatherwork.

An empire founded by war has to maintain itself by war.

I want to be cautious here, because Africa is a hugely complex continent and you can't really generalize about it.

Swaziland is a small part of south-east Africa, the last country in the continent to gain its independence.