Wind sculpted san dunes surround the pyramids.
Nubian Sunset.
The sun sets over the pyramids of Meroë. Feb 2017
Meroë, Sudan.
Local villagers are ready and willing to let you ride their camel. For a price! Feb 2017.
Temple of Amun in Naga. Sheep guard the temple entrance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naqa
A closer look at the difference between the reconstructed and original pyramids.
Nubian pyramids differ significantly from Egyptian pyramids. They are smaller (20-90 ft) with much steeper sides (70° angles) - and most were build two thousand years after the great pyramids of Giza.
Exploring the pyramid fields of Meroë.
A few of the pyramids look new. It's because they are reconstructed.
Sand dunes threaten to cover the pyramids.
Sudan's color palette - blue and orange.
Meroitic Temple of Amun. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naqa