The Nubians - c. 9000 BCE - Present * An ancient people of Northern Africa, the Nubians were a non-Arab group who lived in both Egypt and Sudan, also known as Kush. *The Nubians were excellent hunters and herdsmen, and as they moved towards the Nile, they also began the art of pottery and jewelry making. *Tales of several fierce Nubian leaders have been passed down, including the one-eyed warrior queen Amanirenas, who fought off the Romans. Find these facts on card #8 in Volume 4: Pre-1492 Black