In their trading relationships, Kush relied on Egypt for ebony, ivory and animals like elephants, and Egypt traded for gold, papyrus, and grain.
Kush privilege location allowed it to trade with many countries like Lebanon and Phoenicia. Kush exported ebony, precious stones, silver, brass, and animals like elephants.
From Egypt, they imported bronze and oil from Lebanon.
Kush and Egypt had their moments of conflict and war. Egypt benefited from conquering Kush because they could excavate their natural gold mines.
