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Piye
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Piye was an ancient Kushite king and founder of the Twenty-fifth Dynasty of Egypt, who ruled Egypt from 744–714 BC. He ruled from the city of Napata, located deep in Nubia, modern-day Sudan. Wikipedia
Born: Kerma, Sudan
Died: 714 BC
Grandchildren: Tantamani, Atlanersa, and Amenirdis II
Great grandchildren: Atlanersa, Senkamanisken, Nasalsa, and more
Nephews: Tantamani and Haremakhet
Uncle: Alara of Kush
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