Pyramids of Meroe

Pyramids of Meroe is an archaeological site in , which is located on Shendi - Atbara Road. Pyramids of Meroe is situated nearby to the archaeological site .
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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 2½ km east of Pyramids of Meroe.

Pyramids of Meroe

Latitude
16.933° or 16° 55′ 59″ north
Longitude
33.72804° or 33° 43′ 41″ east
Open location code
7G8MWPMH+66
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5457437567
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
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