Kerma
Kerma is part of the Tentative list of Sudan in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Kerma was the capital of Sudan in the 3rd millenium - 2nd millenium B.C. and is now one of its largest archaeological sites. The remains of the old town include a 19m high mud brick structure, the "Western Deffufa". A vast cemetery with royal tombs has also been excavated.
Map of Kerma
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Kerma
- Country
- Sudan
- Added
- 1994
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Archaeological site - Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa
- Link
- By ID
Site History
1994 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Kerma