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Paleolithic
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Iron Age
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Faras Cathedral was a significant Christian religious site located in Lower Nubia, now modern-day Sudan. Originally the seat of the Diocese of Faras, the cathedral played a central role in the spread of Christianity in the region, influenced by missionaries from Constantinople in the 6th century CE. The first cathedral was built in the 7th century CE, and archaeological excavations have revealed the presence of a subsequent cathedral from the 8th century CE. The site is renowned for its well-preserved wall paintings, which were salvaged before the area was flooded to create Lake Nasser. These artworks are now displayed in museums in Warsaw and Khartoum. Faras Cathedral's remains provide valuable insights into Nubian Christian architecture and art during the Early Post-Classical Period.
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