The World's Largest Pyramid Site Isn't in Egypt and It's Twice the Size.

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The World’s Largest Collection of Pyramids Isn’t in Egypt—And It’s Twice the Size
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When you think of pyramids, your mind probably jumps to Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza. But did you know that the world’s largest collection of pyramids isn’t found in Egypt at all? Just south of the famous Nile Valley lies Sudan, home to a staggering 220 to 255 pyramids—more than double the number in Egypt. Built by the ancient Kingdom of Kush, these overlooked monuments tell the story of a powerful African empire that rivaled its northern neighbor in grandeur, influence, and mystery.

A Kingdom of Pyramid Builders

Sudan’s pyramids are the legacy of the Kingdom of Kush, an ancient superpower that flourished between 800 BCE and 350 CE in Nubia, a region spanning southern Egypt and northern Sudan. The Kushites ruled during a golden age of cultural exchange, even conquering Egypt to establish the 25th dynasty, led by the Black Pharaohs. Among them was Piye, the ambitious ruler who, in 770 BCE, took over Egypt and demanded that his tomb reflect the grandeur of the pharaohs before him.

Inspired by Egypt’s monumental tombs, Piye became the first Kushite to commission a pyramid for himself at El-Kurru, a necropolis near the Nile. This was just the beginning of Sudan’s pyramid-building legacy, which would stretch across centuries and dozens of rulers.

Meroë: The Hidden Jewel of the Desert

As the Kushites retreated from Egypt, they established a new capital at Meroë, near present-day Khartoum. This city became the heart of their civilization and home tonearly 200 pyramids, the largest cluster in the world. Smaller and steeper than their Egyptian counterparts, these pyramids are packed tightly in the desert, their unique pointed shapes making them a striking sight.

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