Sudan's civil war threatens ancient pyramids of Meroë

The more than 200 UNESCO-protected pyramids were built over 2,000 years ago as royal tombs for the rulers of the Kingdom of Kush.

Sudan’s ongoing war is endangering the ancient Meroe pyramids, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sudan’s ongoing war is threatening the integrity of its ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique and angular architecture, as preservation efforts have completely halted.