Amanikhatashan

Amanikhatashan was a ruling queen of Kush (c. 62-c. 85 CE).[1][2][3] As a Queen, her proper title was "Kandake". Her pyramid is at Meroe in the Sudan. She was preceded by Amanitenmemide (c. 50–62) and succeeded by Teritnide.

Lamp with handle in the shape of a horse, from the pyramid of Queen Amanikhatashan in Meroë (c.62-c.85 CE). Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Amanikhatashan provided aid to Rome during the First Jewish–Roman War (66-73 CE), sending cavalry and likely also archers.[4]

References
  1. "Farthest South: Part 2. - Adventures In Historyland". Adventures In Historyland. 2015-07-10. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
  2. "The Candaces of Meroe Timeline - World History Encyclopedia". World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
  3. "Bridle ornament". Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 2017-11-11. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
  4. "The Candaces of Meroe". World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved 26 December 2021.


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