NUBIAN
CIVILIZATION (C-GROUP)
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Chronological
Location.
The Nubian civilization was divided in two groups. The
C-group started when Nubians were dominated by from 2300 to 1550 B.C.E. They
were contemporary to Old and New Egypt who were the same who conquered them and
the Kerma Culture.
·
Geographical
location.
Nubia was a civilization located on the south of Egypt
between on what in the actuality we know as the states of Egypt and Sudan. They
were occupying an area that covered 1,600 miles along the Nile River. It is
important that the domination Egypticians was because in that location Gold was
abundant.
·
Historical
Background.
This culture had powerful rulers and considerable
wealth. However, this was before Egypt conquered. Even thought, the climate of
Nubian territory was extraordinary unwelcoming with high temperatures and dry
soil they were rich on gold. This was the main reason Egypt dominated them and
wanted their lands. Egypticians used Nubians as soldiers in their armies and in
exchange they give gold and silver necklaces or other valuable work arts. In
this period the traditional and distinctive customs disappear slowly because
they were influenced by Egypt culture. This is one of the main reasons
historical pieces of C- group were so difficult to obtain. Both cultures
believed on different gods and goddesses but It was characteristic of Nubians
to worshiped their gods through cattle cult.
·
Role
of Art
Art pieces of this group are mostly founded on graves.
The main pieces of this culture work on were pottery which is very particular
because it has a lot of decorating details with geometric designs and they use
pigments to highlight them, clothing, jewels (gold and silver) and some
figurines of women and cattle and as mentioned before they were found on
graves.
Some art pieces
are:
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References:
1.Chicago
University (2014). C-group culture.
Available: https://oi.uchicago.edu/museum-exhibits/nubia/c-group-culture
2. (2008) Nubians
in Ancient Egyptician art. Available:
http://mathildasanthropologyblog.wordpress.com/2008/10/14/nubians-in-ancient-egyptian-art/
3. Chicago University (2014). The lost land of Nubia. Available: http://oi.uchicago.edu/research/individual-scholarship/individual-scholarship-2
4. The British Museum (-). Ancient Nubia. Available : http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/articles/a/ancient_nubia_c-group_culture.aspx
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