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uglyscot Says: This large complex [The Great Enclosure] is still a subject of discussion among archaeologists who cannot agree as to what it actually was. There are features of the Meroitic like the snake-headed god/dess Apedemak, unexpected features like ramps, elephant statue and...
yurxlnc Says: The Lion temple is reconstructed a short walk from Mussawarat el Sofra. It is a typical Egyptian -style temple with pylon type entance. The walls are decorated with the traditional gods and goddesses, but the kings and queens are local.Inside there are representations of...
yurxlnc Says: This site, situated at the foot of a hill, miles from anywhere is a place of mystery. many theories have been put forward as to its purpose : training camp for elephants, religious school or pilgrimage site, country estate.A short time ago it was possible to wander around...
Lion Temple of Musawwarat el Sofra
uglyscot Says: The Lion Temple is not far from the main complex of Musawwarat el Sofra. It has been reconstructed. it is a typical Egyptian style temple with pylon entrance. The outer walls show princes in the company of gods and goddesses. Inside there is an altar and the walls show...
uglyscot Says: Getting to Musawwarat or the neighbouring site Naqaa [ about 15 km away] when we went was not easy without a guide as most of the journey after getting near Shendi entails leaving the tarmac road and heading across the desert. The track is rough- sand, gravel iron stone, and...
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The Lion Temple is not far from the main complex of Musawwarat el Sofra. It has been reconstructed. it is a typical Egyptian style temple with pylon entrance....
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The site of Mussawarat lies to the south of the town of Shendi, in what was the kingdom of Meroe. It is difficult to find without clear instructions as it is situated in a plain where there are...
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In the a region of Shendi was once the Kingdom of Meroe. The main sites in this neighbourhood are Meroe, Begrawiya, Nagaa and Musawarrat el Sofra. They are still relatively difficult to reach, being...
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