Meroe Pyramids

Meroe Pyramids is an archaeological site in , . Meroe Pyramids is situated nearby to .

Places of Interest Nearby

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 2½ km east of Meroe Pyramids.

Meroe Pyramids

Latitude
16.93263° or 16° 55′ 58″ north
Longitude
33.72808° or 33° 43′ 41″ east
Open location code
7G8MWPMH+36
Open­Street­Map ID
way 438304927
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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In Other Languages

“Meroe Pyramids” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “اهرامات البجراوية”

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