Cities and regions／Sudan
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Meroë

Meroë was a capital of the Kingdom of Kush. Its pyramids belong to a broader landscape that includes a necropolis, urban remains, ceremonial buildings and evidence of iron production.

Pyramids of Meroe’s royal necropolis in Sudan’s semi-desert landscape.
Photo by Photographer: B N Chagny Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 1.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Royal pyramids and funerary landscape.
  • Remains of the ancient city and its productive activity.
  • Evidence that helps explain the Kingdom of Kush.
Pyramids of Meroe in Sudan's semi-desert landscape.
Photo by TrackHD Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Meroë
Photo by Fabrizio Demartis Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
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Meroë

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Pyramids of Meroe in Sudan's semi-desert landscape.

Tourist travel to Sudan should wait as the conflict continues

The priority is not to adjust an itinerary or look for an alternative entry point: while the conflict and humanitarian emergency persist, Sudan is not a viable tourist destination.

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Pyramids of Meroe’s royal necropolis in Sudan’s semi-desert landscape.

Kushite heritage in Meroe, Naqa and Musawwarat must wait

The pyramids, temples and enclosures of the Island of Meroe are essential to understanding the Kingdom of Kush. Sudan’s current situation means that a tourist visit must be postponed.

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Profile updated: 11/10/2026