jul 5, 273 BC - 273 BC - Ptolemy II of Egypt wins war against the Kingdom of Kush
Description:
gaining the Ptolemies free access to Kushite territory and control of important gold deposits south of Egypt known as Dodekasoinos.[17] As a result, the Ptolemies established hunting stations and ports as far south as Port Sudan, from where raiding parties containing hundreds of men searched for war elephants.[17] Hellenistic culture would acquire an important influence on Kush at this time.[17]Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 5, 273 BC
Now
~ 2301 years ago