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Sudan’s Pyramids: More Than Just Egypt’s Wonders

When most people ⁢picture a pyramid, their minds promptly drift to the golden sands of the Giza Plateau and the dominating structure of the Great Pyramid of Khufu. For‍ decades, Egypt has been the undisputed face of ancient monumental architecture, leading ⁣many to assume it is the ⁤world’s “pyramid capital.”

Though, a look at the numbers reveals a surprising twist. Egypt is⁢ not ⁣actually home to the highest concentration of thes ancient structures. That title belongs to its southern⁣ neighbor, Sudan. Tucked away in the desert landscapes of the ancient region of Nubia, Sudan boasts nearly double⁢ the number found in egypt. Built primarily between 800 BCE and ⁢350‍ AD, these⁢ Sudanese, or Nubian, pyramids may ⁣be smaller and steeper than their Egyptian counterparts but⁣ they nevertheless represent a prolific and complex era ‍of African history that⁤ can easily be called one⁤ of the world’s most fascinating⁤ hidden wonders.

Pyramid Numbers: A Comparative Look

The residents of Sudan were the most prolific pyramid builders, constructing between 200 and 255 pyramids,⁣ compared to their northern neighbour, which has around 118 structures.⁢ The most famous are ⁣located at Giza, but others are scattered across Egypt at sites such as Abu Rawash, Abusir, Saqqara, and Dahshur.

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