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King of Nobatia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Silko was ruler of the Nubian kingdom of Nobatia. He is known for being the first Nubian king to adopt Christianity[1]
Silko | |
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King of Nobatia | |
Reign | early 6th century |
Born | Faras |
Religion | Coptic Orthodox Christianity |
During Silko's reign Nobatia successfully defeated the Blemmyes to the North, and an inscription by Silko at the Temple of Kalabsha claims to have driven the Blemmyes into the Eastern Desert.[2][3][4] The inscription on the temple was made in Greek suggesting that he was influenced by Byzantine culture[broken anchor].[5] He established Pakhoras (modern Faras) as the Capital of the Kingdom. Nobatia officially converted to Coptic Orthodox Christianity under his reign.[6][7][8]
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