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Semna

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Semna, Ancient Egyptian fortress complex in Nubia, Egypt

The fortification system includes three structures: Semna West, Semna East, and Semna South, positioned along narrow sections of the Nile River.

Built during the reign of Senusret I between 1965 and 1920 BC, these fortresses controlled maritime traffic between the second and third cataracts of the Nile.

The excavated cemetery near Semna South contained 560 graves with remains of over 800 individuals, revealing information about ancient Nubian populations.

The site features stone-paved glacis, brick walls, and inner ditches that demonstrate advanced military construction techniques of Middle Kingdom Egypt.

A stone staircase at the site functioned as a Nilometer, measuring water levels during Nile flood seasons to monitor river conditions.

GPS coordinates: 21.50000,30.96667

Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:48

Photo author: MONNIER Franck (monnierfranck@hotmail.com)
Photo license: CC BY 2.5
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