The Medjay (also Medjai, Mazoi, Egyptian mDA.y)–from mDA, represents the name Ancient Egyptians gave to a region in northern Sudan–where an ancient people of Nubia inhabited. They became part of the Ancient Egyptian military as scouts and minor workers. Recorded history The first mentions of the Medjay date back to the Old Kingdom, when they were listed among other Nubian peoples by Weni who served under Pepi I. During the Middle Kingdom some Medjay were drafted into the Egyptian arm… (More on Medjay)