Iron Ore, ivory and gold mines.
The advantage of iron helped Nubia by due to which they are able to make tools and plows rather than making out of copper or granite. With the help of efficient tools, the Nubia able to grow more grain and other crops which prospered their agriculture.
Nubia soldiers also produced iron weapons, which increased their fighting strength. Natural resources made Meroe a great trading city of Nubia because the city carried extensive deposits of iron ore, gold mines and trees which were used to fuel stoves for producing iron.
