river systems such as the Niger which aided with the production of pottery and iron characteristic to the Meroitic kingdom that allowed for the rise in power of its people. According to partially deciphered Meroitic texts, Meroitic "d" was transcribed in foreign languages as "r", with the native name of the city being Medewi.

First Meroitic Period (542-315 BC)

The Kings ruled over Napata and Meroë. The seat of government and the royal palace were in

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