Pyramids

Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe2011

UNESCO World Heritage

The architectural remains at the three site components illustrate the juxtaposition of structural and decorative elements from Pharaonic Egypt, Greece, and Rome as well as from Kush itself, and through this represent a significant reference of early exchange and diffusion of styles and technologies.

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Title: Pyramids
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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