Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region
Overview
These five archaeological sites, stretching over more than 60 km in the Nile valley, are testimony to the Napatan (900 to 270 BC) and Meroitic (270 BC to 350 AD) cultures, of the second kingdom of Kush. Tombs, with and without pyramids, temples, living complexes and palaces, are to be found on the site. Since Antiquity, the hill of Gebel Barkal has been strongly associated with religious traditions and folklore. The largest temples are still considered by the local people as sacred places.
About Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region
Jebel Barkal or Gebel Barkal is a mesa or large rock outcrop located 400 km north of Khartoum, next to Karima in Northern State in Sudan, on the Nile River, in the region that is sometimes called Nubia. The jebel is 104 m tall, has a flat top, and came to have religious significance for both ancient Kush and ancient Egyptian occupiers. In 2003, the mountain, together with the extensive archaeological site at its base, were named as the center of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Jebel Barkal area houses the Jebel Barkal Museum.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(5 locations)
- •Nuri1073-003
- •Zuma1073-005
- •Sanam1073-004
- •El-Kurru1073-002
- •Gebel Barkal1073-001
Details
- Countries
- Sudan
- ISO Codes
- SD
- Area
- 182.5 ha
- Coordinates
- 18.5370, 31.8280
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Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region