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Sun Temple

Sun Temple is an archaeological site in , .
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Highlights include Meroë and Pyramids of Meroë.

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is an ancient city along the eastern bank of the Nile River in , approximately 200 km northeast of . The site is home to more than 200 Nubian pyramids in three separate groups.

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The are a large number of Nubian pyramids, encompassing three cemeteries near the ancient city of . The Meroë pyramids date to the later stage of the Kingdom of Kush and were burial places for Kushite monarchs, other members of the royal family, and important officials and dignitaries. is situated 3 km east of Sun Temple.

Archaeological site
is a ruined Kushite city located in central . It was founded around the 3rd century BC and remained inhabited until the 4th century AD. The name is borrowed from the nearby village of al Dumat , as the ancient name of the city is unknown. is situated 3½ km southwest of Sun Temple.

Sun Temple

Latitude
16.93° or 16° 55′ 48″ north
Longitude
33.72183° or 33° 43′ 19″ east
Elevation
363 metres (1,191 feet)
Open location code
7G8MWPJC+2P
Geo­Names ID
443831
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