Nuri
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Nuri is an ancient Nubian necropolis in northern Sudan on the west side of the Nile, near the Fourth Cataract, dating back to Napata period. Nuri is situated about 15 km north of Sanam, and 10 km from
Pyramids of Nubian kings Aspelta (foreground), Aramatle-qo and Amaninatakilebte at Nuri.
Pyramids of Nuri in 1821
Pyramids of Nuri in 1821 (plan). The largest one (Nb. 1) belongs to Taharqa, the others are numbered from West to East.
The ruins of the pyramid of Taharqa, the earliest and largest of the Nuri pyramids, circa 670 BCE.
Jebel Barkal
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Jebel Barkal or Gebel Barkal is a mesa located 400 km north of Khartoum, next to Karima in Northern State in Sudan, and near the Nile River in Nubia. The Jebel is 104 meters tall, has a flat top, and
Jebel Barkal is a small mesa (104 meters tall)
Statue of Pharaoh Taharqa from Jebel Barkal (3.6 meters). National Museum of Sudan.
Ruins of the Temple of Amun at Jebel Barkal.
Temple of Amun at Jebel Barkal, originally built during the Egyptian New Kingdom but greatly enhanced by Piye.