BEJRAWIYA, Sudan (AP) — 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 ...

While working as a military surgeon in modern-day Sudan, the Italian-born Giuseppe Ferlini heard tales of gold hidden among the ancient ruins surrounding Meroe. He had taken up the post of surgeon ...

The pyramids of Meroë in Sudan, built of granite and sandstone. Shutterstock In the West, cultural narratives about civilization, erudition and technological advancement center around the Middle East ...

The Meroe pyramids in northeastern Sudan sit about1,650 feet from the banks of the Nile. Now, the site's royal bath is at risk of damage from record flooding. Ashraf Shazly / AFP via Getty Images Two ...

The Meroe pyramids stand at the Meroe archaeological site in Bejrawiya, Sudan, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohnd Blal) (AP Photo/Mohnd Blal) BEJRAWIYA, Sudan (AP) — Sudan's ongoing war is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Meroe, located some 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the capital Khartoum, comprises over 200 pyramids built between 800 B.C.