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Sites archéologiques de l’île de Méroé
Soudan
Photo : Ron Van Oers (CC BY-SA 3.0 igo)
Located in Sudan, this archaeological site encompasses the remains of the ancient Kingdom of Kush, one of Africa's most significant civilizations. The island of Méroé served as the capital of this kingdom during the later Ptolemaic and Roman periods, and the site preserves extensive evidence of its political, religious and economic importance. The landscape is characterized by numerous pyramids, temples, palaces and residential areas that reflect a unique blend of Egyptian, Greek and indigenous African influences in architecture and urban planning. The monuments at Méroé demonstrate the sophistication of Kushite civilization and its role as a major trading hub connecting the Mediterranean world with sub-Saharan Africa. The site's archaeological features, including inscriptions in the Meroitic script, provide valuable insights into this largely understudied period of African history. The preservation of these remains makes Méroé an essential location for understanding the development of complex societies in the Nile Valley region.
