Egyptian Invasion of Kerma

The Ancient Egyptian invasion of Kerma
Date1506 BC
Location
Kerma
Result Egyptian Victory
Belligerents
New Kingdom of Egypt Kerma
Commanders and leaders
Thutmose I
Sobeknakht II

Between 1575 and 1550 BC, the Kerma Kingdom posed a major threat to Ancient Egypt. According to inscriptions from tomb of Egyptian governor Sobeknakht II at Nekheb, Kerma forces invaded deep into Egyptian territory during this period. In 1504 BC, Thutmose I saw the need to counter this growing danger and obtain Nubia’s rich resources, especially gold.

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