Eastern Deffufa, Ancient brick structure at Kerma, Sudan.
The Eastern Deffufa stands as a large mud-brick building within a cemetery complex containing over 30,000 graves in the archaeological site of Kerma.
Constructed during the Kingdom of Kerma between 2500 and 1500 BCE, this structure served as a royal burial ground until Egyptian conquest around 1450 BCE.
Archaeological excavations revealed thousands of cattle skulls near the tombs, demonstrating the central role of cattle in ancient Nubian society and funeral practices.
Visitors can access the site without entrance fees or restrictions, and the nearby Kerma Museum displays artifacts including seven granite statues from the excavations.
The Eastern Deffufa represents one of only three remaining deffufa structures in the world, all located at the former Nubian Kingdom of Kerma.
Location: Northern State
GPS coordinates: 19.61010,30.44730
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:59
Sudan offers historical sites and natural landscapes for photography. The Meroe Pyramids, Nubian Desert and the Nile confluence in Khartoum provide diverse subjects. The temples of Soleb and Jebel Barkal, Kassala Mountains and the Red Sea coral reefs enable various photographic opportunities.
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