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Great Enclosure - Musawwarat es-sufra

Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe2011

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

The site of Musawwarat es-Sufra, the Kushite Aborepe lies around 40km south of Meroe. Constructed in sandstone, one of its feature, the Great Enclosure, comprises individual buildings, store rooms, workshops, kitchens, walled enclosures, and ramps.

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  • Title: Great Enclosure - Musawwarat es-sufra
  • Creator: Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
  • Date Created: 2011
  • Location: Sudan
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv)(v)
  • Date of Inscription: 2011
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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