Eparchs of this region were depicted wearing horned crowns in a painting found at the Rivergate Church. The city of Pakhoras was established by Silko, the first ruler in this region to convert to Christianity. Artifacts left behind by the ancient X-Group culture in this region include the Ballana cemetery. Christian rulers (15[1])in this region signed the Baqt treaty with (15[1])their Muslim neighbors. One kingdom in this region had its capital at Old (*) Dongola. A successful invasion led by rulers from this region led to the Napatan period. Like other female rulers in this region, Amanirenas was known as Kandake. (10[1]-5[1])Makuria and Nobatia were kingdoms located in this region. A kingdom based in this region had its capital at Meroe and founded the 25th Dynasty of a neighboring kingdom. For 10 points, the Kingdom of Kush ruled what region located along the Nile south of Egypt? ■END■ (0[2])