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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Hillat al-Arab is an archaeological site in Sudan, located about 3 kilometers south of Jebel Barkal. Known for its rock-cut tombs dating from approximately 1200 to 750 BCE, the site provides rare insights into Nubian culture prior to the Kingdom of Kush. The tombs feature multiple rooms and were designed for various individuals, with no evidence of grave robbing due to a collapsed ceiling in antiquity. Among the artifacts uncovered are Egyptian-style ceramics and imported jewelry, reflecting the area's historical ties to Egypt during the New Kingdom. The site is significant for its relatively primitive painted murals and its role in understanding cultural transitions in Nubia, particularly in relation to Egyptian influence and the rise of the Cushitic period.
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