El-Kurru, Royal burial complex in Northern State, Sudan
The pyramids and tombs of El Kurru stretch across three sections divided by two wadis, featuring different architectural styles from tumuli to pyramids.
The cemetery operated from 860 BC to 650 BC, serving as the primary burial ground for the Kushite kings of the 25th Egyptian Dynasty.
The burial structures at El Kurru demonstrate the evolution of Nubian funeral practices, from simple earth mounds to elaborate pyramid constructions with decorated chambers.
The archaeological site, located 1.6 kilometers west of the Nile River, contains sixteen royal tombs and multiple pyramid structures accessible for research.
The excavations by George Reisner in 1918 revealed the tomb of King Piye, the first ruler with a named burial at the site.
Location: Northern State
Part of: Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region
GPS coordinates: 18.40891,31.77046
Latest update: May 11, 2025 22:45
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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