قبائل المجايو ( المدجاي ) في بلاد النوبة ( دراسة تاريخية )

Abstract

Nubia is one of the oldest civilized regions in Africa. It witnessed historical and cultural interactions with ancient Egypt . In ancient Egyptian political thought Nubia represented anatural extension of Egypt's geography not only due to its geographical importance on Egyptes Southern border but also because of its strategic Location in securing the Nile's Sources This interest in lubią dates back to the Era of Captivity Some Egyptien King attempted to Conquer it in on effort to control its giventis role as abridge bettween Egypt and Sub-Saharan Africa, thus Ancreasing its strategic import ance . As a result of this geographical connection, Nubid was part of the Egypt ian, sphere of influence, exemplified by the integration of Nubians into key positions with in the Egyptian army The Nubian element, widely used since The dawn of ancient Egyptian civilization, held great importance whether fighting along side the Egyptian army or serving as mercenaries who came from their homeland in search of livelihood In both cases, the Nubians played an unden iable role in supporting the ancient Egyptian army Foremost among them were the Medjay (or Magai) tribes, Nubian tribes deeply rooted in their ancient origins. They were First mentioned inhistorical sources during the middle Kingdom period and formed port of the The population structure of Nubia Their members were known for their skill in tracking enemies and traversing the deserte, as well as their marks man ship-These tribes were increasingly employed in the Egyptian army thus reinfor cing the policy of interaction with Egyptian civilization through both alliances and cultural exchange.