Aspelta was a ruler of the kingdom of Kush (c. 593 - 568 BCE). More is known about him and his reign than most of the rulers of Kush. He left several stela carved with accounts of his reign. He was the son of Senkamanisken and brother of Anlamani, who immediately preceded him. Aerial view of the pyramids at Meroe Kush or Cush was a civilization south of Ancient Egypt in Nubia. ... Stele is also a concept in plant biology. ...

According to his inscriptions, Aspelta was selected as ruler by a committee of twenty-four religious and military leaders. He then set out north to Napata be selected as king by the gods and crowned. Another stele that might date from Aspelta's reign recounts how a group of priests were put to death, likely for conspiring against the king. In 591 BCE Kush was invaded by the Egyptians under Pharaoh Psammetik II, perhaps because Aspelta had been preparing to reconquer Egypt. The invaders sacked Napata, and some historians believe that because of this attack Aspelta decided to move the capital to the more secure city of Meroe. Aerial view of the pyramids at Meroe. ...

Aspelta's tomb at Nuri was excavated by George A. Reisner in 1916 and many items were discovered, most of which are now in Boston. The palace built by him and his brother was excavated by Reisner in 1920. 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... Alternative meanings: Boston (disambiguation) The 18th-century Old State House in Boston is surrounded by tall buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries. ... 1920 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ...