The country just over Egypt's southern border was called Nubia. Nubia had valuable natural resources such as gold and semi-precious stones. The ancient Egyptians tried to control Nubia so that they would have access to Nubia's resources. (aug 15, 2000 BC – may 18, 1700 BC)
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aug 15, 2000 BC
may 18, 1700 BC
~ 300 years