Most people think of Egypt when they hear about pyramids. But another country, Sudan, actually has the most pyramids in the world.
Sudan is a country next to Egypt, along the Nile River. A long time ago, there was a kingdom there called Kush. The people of Kush built about 220 to 255 pyramids. They used these pyramids as tombs for their kings and queens. The pyramids were mostly in two cities called Napata and Meroë.
These pyramids in Sudan are different from the ones in Egypt. They are smaller and skinnier, with sides that go up very steeply. They were often made from red rock.
The Kush people started building these pyramids around 800 BC. This was after the time when Egypt built most of its big pyramids. The Kush people saw the pyramids in Egypt and were inspired by them. They even ruled Egypt for a while. But they made their own kind of pyramids.
Building pyramids was something the Kush kingdom did for many years. The city of Meroë alone has over 200 pyramids. This means Sudan has more pyramids than any other country. But not many people know about them, and they don't get as many visitors as the pyramids in Egypt. So, they are a special but often forgotten historical treasure.
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Key Differences Between Egyptian and Nubian Pyramids
| Feature | Egyptian Pyramids | Nubian Pyramids |
| Location | Primarily near Cairo, Egypt | Central and northern Sudan (Meroë, Napata, El-Kurru) |
| Size | Large and massive | Smaller and narrower |
| Slope | Gentle slope | Steep slope |
| Material | Mostly limestone | Red sandstone |
| Purpose | Tombs for pharaohs with complex burial chambers | Tombs for Kushite royalty, often with underground chambers filled with rubble |
Where to Find Sudan's Pyramids
The main places where you can see pyramids in Sudan are:
- El-Kurru: These are the oldest pyramids, built around 751 BC. Kings from the city of Napata were buried here.
- Nuri: The biggest pyramid in Sudan is here. It belonged to King Taharqa, who was also a ruler in Egypt.
- Jebel Barkal: This was an important religious and political place. There are about 25 pyramids here.
- Meroë: This city has the most pyramids, over 200. They were built from 270 BC to around 350 AD.
The Kush people built these pyramids to show their power and because of their beliefs about death and being reborn.
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