Kur

Kur is the center of ironworking in Meroë. A good road leads from the important iron mines in the Khael Hills to the city, and a strong bridge across the Opal River allows heavily-laden drays to cross directly without having to unload onto a barge. Many ironworkers have smelting facilities on the north side of the city, and some have the knowledge and expertise to make steel.
Smiths in the area turn out iron tools and weapons and ironwork such as gates, scrollwork to cover windows, and more. In addition, some of the smiths use the steel to make good weapons and armor and high-quality tools. The ironwork and goods are traded throughout the Central Kingdoms and some end up even farther away.

Settlement

Kur, City of

Ruler

Prince Harsiotef

Government

administrator reporting directly to the Kandake

Population

23,719 (almost all Merowen)

Type

City

Owning Organization

Kingdom of Meroë