Qala`a

Qala`a is a locality in , . Qala`a is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .

Places of Interest

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 . They are located in , approximately 200 kilometres northeast of , near the village of Bagrawiya.

Qala`a

Latitude
16.9544° or 16° 57′ 16″ north
Longitude
33.7362° or 33° 44′ 10″ east
Elevation
369 metres (1,211 feet)
Open location code
7G8MXP3P+QF
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7731536041
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
7023436
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Qala`a” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “قلع”

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