Word FileKerma
Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.
Sudan (Arab States) |
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| Date of Submission: | 01/09/1994 |
| Category: | Cultural |
| Submitted by: | National Board for Antiquities and Museum
Dr. Salah M.Ahmed |
| Coordinates: | Long. 30°25' East Lat. 19°36' North |
| Ref.: | 651 |
Description
Kerma was the capital of country during the period known as "Kerma Culture" (3rd millenium - 2nd millenium B.C.). It contains the remains of an old town marked by unique building (temple) of mud brick preserved to the height of 19m, known locally as the "Western Deffufa". In addition to a vast cemetery with funerary chapel of mud brick (the Eastern Deffufa).