It was the largest ever built in the Sudan The site was subsequently used for their pyramids by nineteen of his twenty successors in Kush and fifty-three queens, down to the early third century BCE. Most of Taharqo’s followers are shadowy figures. Only seven are known by historical texts; the rest are known only by the names actually found in their tomb. The pyramids of the followers were almost uniformly half the size of Taharqo’s pyramid; those of the queens were generally about one quarter that size
About
Spread across a large area, this destination is nothing if not diverse. Choosing a single place to focus your time, that is a true challenge. There are attractions everywhere so be ready to come back another day, and after some time here, that’s exactly what you’ll want to do. Exploring the Area The biggest cities are along the coast. History …
Read more