Around 800 BC, the little-known state of Kush, a subject of Egypt, rose up, conquered the Egyptians, and ruled the empire of King Tut for nearly 100 years.
The Rise of the Black Pharaohs
Around 800 BC, the ancient kingdom of Kush rose to power in Egypt, overthrowing the Egyptians and establishing its own Pharaohs, who would rule the empire of King Tut for nearly a century.