Amanikhatashan

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

Lamp with handle in the shape of a horse, from the pyramid of Queen Amanikhatashan in Meroë (c.62-c.85 CE). Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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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  2. "Queen Candace of Ethiopia | Marg Mowczko". Marg Mowczko. 2015-01-23. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
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  4. "Bridle ornament". Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 2017-11-11. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
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