During the reign of Nero , the Kingdom of Axum increased its power and began to expand its domains at the expense of the Nubian Kingdom of Meroe . Besides , Axum was threatening the Arab allies of Rome and the trade in the Red Sea .
Realizing the thread of the Nubian expansion imposed on trade roads and more importantly on Egypt's borders , Nero had to organize an expedition to
Nubia
to examine and assist the Kingdom of Meroe . The expedition reported that Nubia was in a deplorable condition and that Rome had to prevent the Kingdom of Axum from taking hold of Meroe .
In 66-67 AC , Nero began to organize a military campaign to conquer Nubia and to overpower the thread of Axum . But this expedition never departed because of the outbreak of the revolution of the Jews in Palestine , which was extended to Alexandria . The Romans concentrated their powers on putting it down .
In 68 AC , General Galba declared himself emperor and Nero committed suicide .
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Related geoplaces
-Alexandria
-Alexandria National Museum
-Nubia Museum