Pharaoh Piye: The Black King Who Ruled Both Ancient Kush/Nubia and Egypt By: Leon Kwasi Kuntuo-Asare Early Life Piye, also known as Piankhi, was the king of the kingdom of Kush, also known as Nubia (modern-day Sudan). He ruled from about 750 BCE to around 719 BCE. The Holy Conqueror During his reign as ruler of the people of Nubia, … Continue reading PHARAOH PIYE: THE BLACK KING WHO RULED BOTH ANCIENT KUSH/NUBIA AND EGYPT