Musawarat, UNESCO archaeological site in Butana region, Sudan
The Great Enclosure at Musawarat spans 45,000 square meters and contains multiple temples, passageways, columns, ramps, and water reservoirs within its sandstone walls.
Archaeological excavations from 1960 to 1970 by Humboldt University led to the reconstruction of the Lion Temple, which had previously fallen into disrepair.
The site includes detailed representations of elephants and lions in the temple decorations, indicating the importance of these animals in Meroitic religious practices.
Located 180 kilometers northeast of Khartoum and 25 kilometers from the Nile, Musawarat forms part of the Island of Meroe complex.
The Great Reservoir measures 250 meters in diameter and extends 6.3 meters into the ground, demonstrating advanced water management techniques from the third century BC.
Part of: Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
GPS coordinates: 16.41403,33.32390
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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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