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
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Hamadab is an archaeological site located in Sudan, positioned approximately 3 kilometers south of Meroë. The site features the ruins of an ancient city, which was likely abandoned during the 4th century CE. The remains include two prominent hills, with one reaching a height of 500 meters, separated by the Nile River. Archaeological excavations have uncovered a temple northeast of the settlement, with pillars dedicated to Queen Amanirenas and her son, Akinidad, although the specific deity worshipped remains unidentified. The site also reveals mud-brick houses enveloped by defensive walls, suggesting a well-organized urban settlement. This site provides valuable insights into the architectural and cultural practices of the region during the transition from the Late Iron Age to the Late Classical Period.
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