War and accumulating sand threaten Sudan’s Meroe pyramids, in photos
- “The site may face a disaster and collapses are possible,” warned archaeologist Mahmoud Suleiman.
- Meroe, located some 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the capital Khartoum, comprises over 200 pyramids built between 800 B.
- Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramidsNewsFeedSudan’s ongoing war is endangering the ancient Meroe pyramids, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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- “The site may face a disaster and collapses are possible,” warned archaeologist Mahmoud Suleiman.
- Meroe, located some 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the capital Khartoum, comprises over 200 pyramids built between 800 B.
- Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramidsNewsFeedSudan’s ongoing war is endangering the ancient Meroe pyramids, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sources: Al Jazeera, ABC News