Archaeologists have discovered a centuries-old document that provides the first contemporary evidence Nubian King Qashqash was a real historical figure.

A rare ancient document from Sudan confirms the historical existence of King Qashqash, a Nubian ruler once known only from ...

Although undated, the archaeological context provides a reliable timeframe. Coins minted during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Murad IV (1623–1640) were found in the same room, placing their creation ...

The document turns Nubian King Qashqash from a semi-legendary figure into a historically verifiable monarch ...