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Why did Egypt want to control Nubia?

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Nubia had gold and many people that could work for the Egyptians. Nubia also had more trade routes

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To protect this valuable trade, Egypt gradually conquered most of Nubia. Egyptians called this region Kush. The Nubians also had to pay tribute to the pharaoh. Tribute is a payment made by a conquered people to a stronger power.

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