14. Around 200 B.C., the Nubians moved their capital to Meroe. What were their reasons for moving their capital to this new city?

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Allenwei · Answer 1 · 2020-10-20T12:56:37+0000

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Historians believe that the main reason for moving the capital here was the iron ore deposits located near Meroë. For the next 900 years, Meroë thrived as a center of trade and culture. The Nubian turned Meroë into Africa's first iron working center.

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14. Around 200 B.C., the Nubians moved their capital to Meroe. What were their reasons for moving their capital to this new city?

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