Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
El-Hobagi, located southwest of Meroe in Sudan, is an archaeological site notable for its large tumuli dating to the 4th century CE, after the decline of the Meroitic kingdom and before the Christianization of Nubia. The site is characterized by post-Meroitic burial mounds that lack rich grave goods but include weapons such as swords, spears, and bows, indicating a martial society. Notably, a bronze bowl found here features one of the last known Meroitic inscriptions, depicting agricultural scenes and the word 'Qore' (meaning 'King'), suggesting the burial of local kings. This indicates that the area may have been a regional center of power in the period following the Meroitic kingdom. Despite the significant findings, no contemporary settlement has been discovered, which adds mystery to the site's historical context.
Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
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