Amanikhatashan

Amanikhatashan was a ruling queen of Kush (c. 62-c. 85).[1][2][3][4] Her proper title is Kandake. Her pyramid is at Meroe in the Sudan. She was preceded by Amanitenmemide[5] (c. 50-62) and succeeded by Teritnide.

Amanikhatashan is famous for having sent her Kushite cavalry to help Titus during the First Jewish–Roman War in 70 AD.

References
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