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
About
Uronarti, an island fortress in the Nile near the Second Cataract in northern Sudan, is a significant archaeological site from the Middle Kingdom period of ancient Egypt. Constructed primarily during the reigns of Senusret I and Senusret III around the 19th century BCE, it served as a key military and administrative center. The fortress is notable for its thick defensive walls, a layout conforming to the island's rocky terrain, and facilities such as granaries, barracks, and administrative buildings. Excavations have revealed a rich array of ceramics, indicating interactions with local Nubian populations, and a temple dedicated to Senusret III built during the reign of Thutmose III. Uronarti also features an extramural settlement known as Site FC, which provides insights into the daily lives of its inhabitants. This site exemplifies the Egyptian military strategy and colonial endeavors in Nubia during the Middle Kingdom.
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Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Military Installations
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
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- Sudan
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