Meroe, Sudan: located in the east of the Nile, the Ancient City and former capital of the Kingdom of Kush is part of the World’s heritages list since June 2011. The legendary kingdom is famous for its pharaonic civilization ( competing against Ancient Egypt), power, wealth, strong iron industry, and trading. The Kingdom, ruled by the Nubian people was so prosperous that it was often under attacks, coming not only from neighboring territories but also from places like Persia. The Ruler was said to receive divine orders from God whereas the Queens were all referred to as Kandake, which can be translated to Reigning Mother. Some of the pyramids contain the remains of a few members of the Royal family.