Mussawarat temples

Excavations in the valley of Mussawarat el-Sufra helped scientists to lift the veil of mystery over the history of the ancient state of Meroe.

Many discoveries were made here, in particular, the pyramids of the rulers of Kush were excavated and studied, complex underground passages were found that led to the tombs of the queens.

Here are preserved the ruins of palaces and temples, representing the creation of a civilization that flourished more than 2000 years ago. The walls of the temples are built of red basalt and dotted with mysterious writings. Also found are fragments of bas-reliefs from white alabaster, once adorned with magnificent fortresses and temples shards of painted pottery, stones that have not yet lost their bright patterns.