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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The archaeological site of Nuri, located in modern-day Sudan near the Fourth Cataract of the Nile, serves as a prominent Napatan royal necropolis. Known for its collection of pyramids built over three centuries, from circa 670 BCE to around 310 BCE, Nuri was chosen as a burial site when space at the earlier site of El-Kurru became inadequate. The site includes the pyramid of King Taharqa, strategically aligned with the sun's rise on Egyptian New Year's Day. Despite degradation over time, the pyramids remain significant for understanding Nubian funerary practices. Additionally, the site features structures from the Christian era, including a church constructed from repurposed pyramid stones, illustrating the site's continued historical importance.
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