Unveiling Sudan's Flag: Colors and Symbolism of Unity and Heritage
Sudan has more pyramids than any country in the world Not only does Sudan have more pyramids than Egypt, but the numbers aren’t even close. While 138 pyramids have been discovered in Egypt, Sudan boasts around 255. Next, see if you can answer these real Certainly! Here are some interesting facts about the Meroe Pyramids in Sudan The Meroe Pyramids are located near the banks of the Nile River in Sudan, specifically in the region of Meroe, which was once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kush. The Meroe Pyramids were constructed during the Kingdom of Kush's rule, which lasted from around 800 BC to 350 AD. Unlike the smooth-sided pyramids of Egypt, the Meroe Pyramids have steep, narrow sides and are considered Nubian pyramids. They were built with sandstone and ranged in height from approximately 20 to 30 meters. There are around 200 known pyramids in the Meroe region, making it one of the largest pyramid fields in the world. Th...