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Meroe, Begarawiyah, Kush, Sudan: squares of an archaeological grid - A grid is usually set up before excavation, dividing a site into 5 m squares to better aid the positioning of the features and contexts on the overall site plan. Such a grid is usually tied into a national geomatic database. Nubian pyramids of Meroe, tombs of the Kushite kingdoms - Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe - UNESCO World Heritage Site - dated c. 800 BCE – c. 350 CE

View of the Nubian desert, on the road between Karima and Atbara, in northen Sudan. The Nubian Desert is in the eastern region of the Sahara Desert, between the Nile and the Red Sea. The native inhabitants of the area are the Nubians, descendants of the ancient Nubian civilizations also called the Black Pharaohs.

Rocky desert landscape with large boulders under a clear blue sky, showcasing natural textures and earthy tones.

The vast, rugged landscape unfolds before me. The rocks here, though not as famous as the Elephant Rock or Mushroom Rock, possess their own quiet majesty. The land is dotted with massive outcrops of volcanic rock—jagged formations from past lava flows. These rocks appear as dark, weathered monoliths, some smooth and others craggy, as though they've been shaped by time and elements into unusual, almost abstract shapes. The natural beauty here feels raw and untouched, with the lava formations blending seamlessly into the desert's deep sand.

The ancient pyramids of Meroe in Sahara desert, Sudan, Nubia

Desert landscape with rocks near Sakaka, Al Jawf Province, Saudi Arabia.

Africa, Mauritania. Giant fragments of rocks of volcanic origin on the rocky plateau of the Agrour Natural Park on the southwestern edge of the Sahara Desert.

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Meroe, Begarawiyah, Kush, Sudan: Nubian pyramids of Meroe, tombs of the Kushite kingdoms - Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe - UNESCO World Heritage Site - dated c. 800 BCE – c. 350 CE - North Cemetery panorama

Boulders near the Nile River's sixth cataract, north of Khartoum in Sudan. The native inhabitants of the area are the Nubians, descendants of the ancient Nubian civilizations also known and the Black Pharaohs.

Le désert du Tassili N'Ajjer, Sahara, Sud de l'Algérie.

This image captures the essence of a Namibian safari — where desert landscapes meet incredible wildlife. Featuring iconic species such as cheetahs, giraffes, and oryx antelope, it showcases the unique biodiversity and raw beauty of Namibia’s arid ecosystems. Perfect for use in travel marketing, wildlife conservation content, safari promotions, or educational materials about Southern Africa’s natural heritage.

A detailed view of dry, earthy terrain with scattered rocks and stones. This textured scene showcases the natural, rugged landscape commonly found in Majorca, Spain, with its warm and earthy tones.

Aerial view of heaps of sand forming small pyramids, showcasing texture and patterns.

Meroe, Begarawiyah, Kush, Sudan: Nubian pyramids of Meroe, tombs of the Kushite kingdoms - South Necropolis and North Necropolis (foreground and background) - Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Pyramids date from ca. 720–300 BC at the South Cemetery and ca. 300 BC to about 350 AD at the North Cemetery. In the South Necropolis the following pypramids can be seen: King Amanislo, King Arqamani, King Kalka Kaltaly, Prince Weteriken, Princess Mernua, Prince Kariben, Queen Khennuwa.

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$The Nubian pyramids were built by the rulers of the ancient Kushite kingdoms. The area of the Nile valley known as Nubia, which lies within the north of present-day Sudan, was the site of three Kushite kingdoms during antiquity. The capital of the first was at Kerma (2500–1500 BCE). The second was centered on Napata (1000–300 BCE). The third kingdom was centered on Meroë (300 BCE-AD 300). The pyramids are built of granite and sandstone.\n\nHeavily influenced by the Egyptians, Nubian kings built their own pyramids 1000 years after Egyptian burial methods had changed.[1] In Nubia, pyramids were built for the first time at El Kurru in 751 BC.[2] The Nubian-style pyramids emulated a form of Egyptian private elite family pyramid that was common during the New Kingdom.[3] There are twice as many Nubian pyramids still standing today as there are Egyptian.[1] Forty of the pyramids were partially demolished by an Italian treasure hunter, Giuseppe Ferlini, in the 1830s.[4] The Nubian pyramids are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[5]$

Prolonged shadow in Libyan Sahara desert

Across desert sand, amidst rock hoodoos, beneath altocumulus clouds, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site.

Meroe, Begarawiyah, Kush, Sudan: desert, mountains near Shendi and the Nubian pyramids of Meroe, tombs of the Kushite kingdoms - Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe - UNESCO World Heritage Site - dated c. 800 BCE – c. 350 CE - North Necropolis

Muslim cemetery in the desert, in Old Dongola, Sudan

The ruins of an ancient Egyptian Temple in Sahara desert of Sudan in Nubia

The Nubian desert from the abandonbed town of Old Dongola in northern Sudan. Old Dongola is a deserted medival Nubian town on the banks of the Nile River and the ancient capital of the Mankurian state. The Nubian Desert is in the eastern region of the Sahara Desert, between the Nile and the Red Sea. The native inhabitants of the area are the Nubians, descendants of the ancient Nubian civilizations also known and the Black Pharaohs.

Tassili N'Ajjer, Algerian Sahara Desert,Algeria.

Close up texture background of sandstone in Arizona Desert. The yellow and red stone makes for an interesting and contrasting texture in the low sun, the shadows accentuate the natural texture, and makes a nice natural background pattern

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