Kerma, Archaeological settlement in Northern State, Sudan
The Western Deffufa temple stands as the central structure of Kerma, constructed from adobe bricks and rising 20 meters above the surrounding landscape.
The city flourished between 2500 BC and 1500 BC, serving as the capital of the first independent kingdom of Nubia along the Nile River.
The Kerma Museum displays seven restored black granite statues of Nubian pharaohs, including Taharqa and Tanwetamani, discovered at the Dukki Gel site.
Visitors can explore over 30,000 ancient graves in the cemetery area, which demonstrates clear social hierarchies through burial organization and grave sizes.
The site contains evidence of copper metallurgy dating back to 2200 BC, marking one of the earliest instances of metal processing in northeastern Africa.
Location: Northern State
GPS coordinates: 19.60080,30.40973
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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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