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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Jebel Barkal is a significant archaeological site located in Sudan, near the Nile River. This site, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features a prominent mesa with a flat top standing 104 meters tall. It served as a religious and cultural center for both the ancient Egyptian and Kushite civilizations. The site includes a complex of temples primarily dedicated to Amun, reflecting its religious importance. The Kingdom of Kush, with Jebel Barkal as its capital, saw the construction of palaces and royal pyramid burials, which later moved to Meroë. The site continued to be prominent during the Meroitic period and was occupied into the medieval Christian era, providing a rich tapestry of historical and cultural developments over several millennia.
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Ancient temple complex at Jebel Barkal.