 | The Candaces of Meroe were the queens of the Kingdom of Kush. They ruled from the city of Meroe in what is now Sudan. Amanishakheto reigned from 10 BC to 1 AD. Amanishakheto bore the titles “Qore” and “Kandake”, both “King” and “Queen mother”, meaning that she was a ruling queen, and not merely a consort. She was the successor to Queen Amanirenas. Queen Amanirenas is one of the most famous Meroitic queens because of her role in leading the Kushite army against the Romans from 25 BC to 22 BC. This war is largely responsible for halting Rome's southward expansion in Africa. Amanishaketo and her kingdom was extremely wealthy. Kush produced most of the gold in ancient Egypt. Rich grave goods found in her tomb are testaments to her great wealth. | |
Her grave treasures consisted of 10 bracelets, 9 shield rings, 67 signet rings, 2 bracelets and a large number of amulets, all created by the finest craftsmen of the Kingdom of Meroë.
Jewelry was stolen from the Queen's pyramid in 1834. Queen Amanishakheto reigned during the Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt. |  |
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