c. 350s★★★★★
Decline of the Kingdom of Kush at Meroë
The Nubian Kingdom of Kush, whose capital Meroë was famed for ironworking and pyramids, came to an end around the mid-4th century amid campaigns by Aksum.
DynastyPolitics· Sudan
Timeline
2 events4th century
21st century
- July 9, 2011★★★★★
South Sudan becomes independent
Following a 2011 referendum, South Sudan seceded from Sudan and became the newest UN-recognised country.
Politics· South Sudan, Sudan