Kush Empire pyramids at Jebel Barkal, Sudan

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There are around 255 pyramids in Sudan - nearly twice as many as in Egypt. The Kush Empire conquered Egypt in the 8th century BC and ruled for around a century.

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Size: 6016px × 4016px
Location: Jebel Barkal, Karima, Sudan
Photo credit: © Alice Mutasa / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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