00:00Have you ever heard of the Nubian pyramids?
00:02Most people know about the famous pyramids of Egypt, but very few people know that in
00:08the desert of Sudan, there are even more pyramids and they are just as mysterious.
00:13Today, we will travel to the ancient land of Nubia and explore the secrets, history
00:19and the beauty of these forgotten wonders of Africa.
00:23So sit back and join me on this fascinating journey.
00:26The Nubian pyramids are found in the country of Sudan, in a region that was once home
00:32to the kingdom of Kush.
00:34They are mainly located in three sites, Al-Qurru, Nuri and Miro.
00:39When you first see them, you will notice something special.
00:43They are smaller and steeper than the Egyptian pyramids.
00:47Their sides rise at a sharp angle, giving them a unique and elegant shape.
00:52The kingdoms are only even a few meters tall, while others rise to more than 30 meters.
00:58Long ago, about 3,000 years ago, Nubia was a rich and powerful land along the Nile River.
01:05The people of Nubia were great traders, warriors and builders.
01:09The kingdom of Kush ruled large parts of Africa and even conquered Egypt at one point, becoming
01:16the 25th dynasty of Egypt.
01:19The Kushites king and queens admired the Egyptian culture, including their way of building pyramids,
01:25but they also added their own style, which is why the Nubian pyramids look different.
01:30Just like the Egyptian pyramids, the Nubian pyramids were toms for royalty and high-ranking
01:36people.
01:37Inside these pyramids, the rulers were buried with drawers, jewelry, poetry and other items they
01:43might need in the afterlife.
01:46The walls inside were decorated with painting and carving, showing the scenes from daily life.
01:52These decorations tell us stories about how the Kushites lived, what they believed and
01:57how they wanted to be remembered.
01:59Historians believe the Nubian pyramids were built using stone blocks cut from nearby quarries.
02:05Workers carried the stone to the building site and carefully stacked them in layers to create
02:10the steep sides.
02:11Unlike the Egyptian pyramids, which had grand entrance passages, Nubian pyramids often had
02:18small chapels in front.
02:20These chapels were used for rituals and offering to honor the dead.
02:24It is amazing to think that these structures were built thousands of years ago, without modern
02:29machines, only with human skill, planning and hard work.
02:33There are approximately more than 200 Nubian pyramids, which is more than all the pyramids
02:39in Egypt.
02:40Their design is unique.
02:42Smaller base, sharper sides and sometimes beautiful carvings and inscriptions on the outside.
02:49They also stand in groups creating a stunning view in the desert, rows of pointed structures
02:54under the clear blue sky.
02:57It is almost like a city of pyramids.
02:59Over the time, the kingdom of Kush weakened.
03:02Trade routes changed, wars happened, and the pyramids were left alone in the desert.
03:07Sandstorms covered many of them, and treasure hunters damaged others while looking for gold.
03:13In the 19th century, European explorers rediscovered the Nubian pyramids and began studying them.
03:19Today, archaeologists work to protect and restore them.
03:22But many are still in danger because of weather and human activity.
03:27If you ever visit Sudan, you can still see these amazing pyramids up close.
03:33The most famous site is Mioro, sometimes called the pyramid capital of Sudan.
03:38You can walk among them, take photos, and imagine what life was like thousands of years ago.
03:44It's a magical experience, quite peaceful and full of history.
03:49The Nubian pyramids are more than just stones in the desert.
03:52They are silent storytellers of an ancient African civilization.
03:57They remind us that Africa's history is rich, deep, and far beyond what most people know.
04:03So next time someone talks about pyramids, remember Egypt is not only the home of these wonders.
04:09In Sudan's golden sands, the Nubian pyramids still stand, proud and timeless, waiting for the world to listen to their story.
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