Sudan
Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
The desert pyramids of the ancient Kingdom of Kush — steeper, sharper and far less crowded than Egypt's.
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Type
- Island
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About Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
In the Sudanese desert between the Nile and its tributary, the ancient city of Meroe was the capital of the Kushite kingdom, whose rulers built more pyramids than the Egyptians. Dozens of slender, steep-sided royal pyramids rise from golden dunes, often with barely another traveller in sight — one of Africa's most spectacular and overlooked wonders.
Highlights
- The royal pyramids of Meroe
- Dunes drifting between the tombs
- The royal city and baths
- Temple of the Sun
- Near-total solitude at the site
- The Naqa and Musawwarat temples nearby
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Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe · Around the island · 1 island
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When to visit Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
June – October
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