Nuri

Nuri
Pyramids of Nubian kings Aspelta (foreground), Aramatle-qo and Amaninatakilebte at Nuri.
Location in Sudan
Location in Sudan
Nuri
Location within Northeast Africa
Location in Sudan
Location in Sudan
Nuri
Location within Sudan
18°33′52″N 31°54′59″E / 18.56444°N 31.91639°E / 18.56444; 31.91639
TypeSettlement
LocationNorthern State, Sudan
RegionNubia
Site notes
Conditionrestored

Nuri is an ancient Nubian necropolis in northern Sudan on the west side of the Nile, near the Fourth Cataract, dating back to Napata period. Nuri is situated about 15 km north of Sanam, and 10 km from Jebel Barkal.

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