While Egypt's pyramid monuments loom large, Sudan's miniature pyramids near Sedeinga offer a fresh perspective, challenging conventional notions of burial practices and cultural transmission. From Egyptian Pyramids to the Miniature Pyramids of SudanThe Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for hundreds of years, yet the origins and significance to the Pharaohs of this trend remain shrouded in mystery. (Laurent de Walick / CC BY 2.0)Dense Field of Miniature Pyramids Near SedeignaThe pyramids discovered in Meroe in Sudan were medium size pyramids, 80 in number, which were similar but not identical to the Egyptian pyramids. Aerial photo of the miniature pyramids at Sedeinga in Sudan. Top image: Archaeologists on site after excavations revealed several miniature pyramids in Sedeinga in Sudan.

Source: New York Times February 15, 2024 14:02 UTC