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The World’s Largest Collection of Pyramids Isn’t in Egypt—And It’s Twice the Size
Just south of the famous Nile Valley lies Sudan, home to a staggering 220 to 255 pyramids—more than double the number in Egypt. Built by the ancient Kingdom of Kush, these overlooked monuments ...
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Rival to Egypt, the Nubian kingdom of Kush exuded power and gold
Located in the desert sands near the Nile in modern Sudan, the ancient culture of Nubia played a decisive role in shaping Egypt from the eighth century B.C., serving as that kingdom’s 25th ...
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Sudan's forgotten pyramids
Sudan boasts even more pyramids than Egypt, but its treasured archaeological ... told the FT. "But in the ancient world it was the centre of an amazing civilisation." Some of the earliest human ...
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Sudan's history took centuries to be recognised - and faces erasure once again
In Sudan, the points of pride are literal ... These pyramids were built by the rulers of the Nubian civilisation, ancient Egypt's rival, in the Upper Nile Valley. For decades, the racism of ...