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What is the name of the ancient Egyptian Middle Kingdom fortress complex in Nubia, now submerged under Lake Nasser, that was one of the most elaborate military fortifications of the Bronze Age?
Answer: Buhen — The fortress of Buhen, built by Senusret III around 1860 BCE at the Second Cataract, was a massive mud-brick fortification with a moat, multiple defensive walls, bastions, and arrow slits — one of a chain of forts that projected power into Nubia and controlled the gold trade.
- A Semna
- B Mirgissa
- C Kumma
- D Buhen ✓
The fortress of Buhen, built by Senusret III around 1860 BCE at the Second Cataract, was a massive mud-brick fortification with a moat, multiple defensive walls, bastions, and arrow slits — one of a chain of forts that projected power into Nubia and controlled the gold trade.