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Ramses the Great and the Nubian Viceroy Setau
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the overlooked but crucial role of Setau, Ramses the Great's viceroy of Kush. Setau was not just an administrator; he was a high priest, temple builder, and the man who secured Nubia's gold and manpower for Egypt. From his rock-cut temple at Gerf Hussein to his inscriptions at Wadi es-Sebua, Setau's career reveals how Ramses managed his southern frontier. We discuss Nubian loyalty, the collapse of the Kerma kingdom, the oracle of Amun at Kawa, and the controversial theory that Setau was a Nubian himself. A story of…
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