Sudan
Kerma
Kerma was the capital of Sudan in the 3rd millenium - 2nd millenium B.C. and is now one of its largest archaeological sites. The remains of the old town include a 19m high mud brick structure, the "Western Deffufa". A vast cemetery with royal tombs has also been excavated.
Site Info
Official Information
- Full Name
- Kerma (ID: 651)
- Country
- Sudan
- Status
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On tentative list 1994
Site history
History of Kerma
- 1994: Added to Tentative List
- Added to tentative list
- Type
- Cultural
- Criteria
Links
- UNESCO
- whc.unesco.org
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UNESCO.org
- whc.unesco.org — whc.unesco.org
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- Community Category
- Archaeological site: Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa
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