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Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe2011
UNESCO World Heritage
Located between the Nile and Atbara rivers, the island of Meroe is the heartland of the Kingdom of Kush, a major power in the ancient world from the 8th century BCE to the 4th century CE. Meroe became the principal residence of the rulers, and from the 3rd century BCE onwards it was the site of most royal burials.
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- Title: Location
- 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
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