Merkurios (reigned 697 - ca. 722) was ruler of the Nubian kingdom of Makuria.

Authorities believe that during his reign Makuria absorbed the Nubian kingdom of Nobatia.

Zacharias I (c. 722) was a ruler of the Nubian kingdom of Makuria.

The Christian Nubian kingdom reaches its peak of prosperity and military power.

All these remains belonged to the ancient city Napata, the first capital of the Nubian kingdom of Kush.

The Nubian kingdom to the south took full advantage of this division and political instability.

Simon (8th century) was ruler of the Nubian kingdom of Makuria.

The Nubian kingdom at Meroe persisted until the 4th century AD.

Much of Upper Egypt was still Christian, and it looked to the Nubian kingdoms for protection.

Silko was the Christian king of the Nubian kingdom of Nobatia.