Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, they created a culture that influenced both civilizations.

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Flights to Lisbon from Manchester with TAP Air Portugal during February half term start at a very reasonable £134pp return.

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It's also possible to come face to face with his murals on a street corner in Paris or elsewhere in the Ile-de-France region.