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Ancient pyramids of Meroe in Sudan stand in sandy desert light, with steep sides and small entrance structures at their bases, representing the Kushite culture.
Meroe, Sudan
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kingdom of Kush
Kush
region and kingdoms of ancient Nubia, Africa
Sudan
Sudan
country, Africa

Key People

Pyramid of Menkaure
George Andrew Reisner
American archaeologist

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