Ask anyone about the great civilizations of the past and you’ll likely hear about the Greeks, Romans, and Mayans, but very rarely are the Nubians ever mentioned.  Who are the Nubians? The Nubians are the original inhabitants of modern-day southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Historically, these lands were all known as Nubia, and unknown to many, is home to one of the greatest civilizations in history. In fact, the Nubians ruled ancient Egypt for a little over a century! Egyptians referred to the Nubian region as “Ta-Seti,” which means “The Land of the Bow,” a reference to Nubian archery skills. The Nubians had their own distinct culture despite their proximity to Egypt;…