Jebel Moya

The excavation site spans 104,000 square meters across the southern Gezira Plain, containing over 3,000 documented burial locations from ancient times.

Sir Henry Wellcome conducted extensive excavations at Jebel Moya between 1911 and 1914, uncovering evidence of human settlement dating from 5000 BCE to 500 CE.

The burial grounds reveal diverse mortuary practices with bodies arranged in crouched, prone, and supine positions, reflecting the social structures of ancient pastoral communities.

Research materials and artifacts from Jebel Moya are stored at multiple institutions, including the University of Cambridge and the British Museum for academic study.

Analysis of dental remains from the excavated bodies indicates specific wear patterns that confirm the prehistoric population maintained a pastoralist diet and lifestyle.

Location: Gezira

GPS coordinates: 13.50000,33.33333

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:03