Pyramids, Jebel Barkal, Sudan, North-east Africa
Most of the pyramids of Jebel Barkal are still preserved in their original shape and height. They exhibit an architectural tradition that shaped the political, religious, social and artistic scene of the Middle and Northern Nile Valley for more than 2000 years (1500 BCE - 6th Century CE). From left to right: pyramids 4 (Amanirenas: 40-10 BCE), 5 (unidentified), 6 (Naldamak: 56-43 BCE) then 8 (unidentified person) and 7 (Sabrakamani).
Pyramids, Jebel Barkal, Sudan, North-east Africa
Most of the pyramids of Jebel Barkal are still preserved in their original shape and height. They exhibit an architectural tradition that shaped the political, religious, social and artistic scene of the Middle and Northern Nile Valley for more than 2000 years (1500 BCE - 6th Century CE). From left to right: pyramids 4 (Amanirenas: 40-10 BCE), 5 (unidentified), 6 (Naldamak: 56-43 BCE) then 8 (unidentified person) and 7 (Sabrakamani).