35 Ancient Pyramids Discovered in Sudan Necropolis



Among the discoveries are pyramids with a circle built inside them, cross-braces connecting the circle to the corners of the pyramid. Outside of Sedeinga only one pyramid is known to have been built in this way.



This aerial photo shows a series of pyramids and graves that a team of archaeologists has been exploring at Sedeinga in Sudan. Since 2009 they have discovered at least 35 small pyramids at the site, the largest being 22 feet (7 meters) in width.



People were buried beside the pyramids in tomb chambers that often held more than one individual. This image shows a child who was buried with necklaces.







Another find from Sedeinga is this amulet of the god Bes made of glazed faience. Bes was a god often associated with children and pregnant mothers.



Sudan Meroe Pyramids, in 2001. More recently, researchers found 35 other pyramids (pictured above)at Sedeinga, a site in Sudan.



