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In ancient times, Nubia was known as Kush. The region was ruled by Egypt for some 1800 years, until the eighth century B.C., when Kush gained its idependence and then conquered Egypt. It maintained its independence for some 2000 years, until it was conquered by Arabs in the 14th century A.D.