Nubian pyramids

As Nubian pyramids the pyramids of the kingdom of Kush (ca. 700 BC - 300 AD), commonly referred to in Nubia. In Nubia, there were already smaller pyramids officials, but which are attributable to the burial customs of ancient Egypt.

History

The Egyptian pharaohs of the Old and Middle Kingdom (ca. 2700-1650 BC) were buried in pyramids. The pyramid shape as a grave was the prerogative of kings, queens and princesses of the Middle Kingdom also. In the New Kingdom (1550-1050 BC), the pharaohs were buried in large underground rock tombs in the Valley of the Kings. The pyramid shape has now been taken over by private individuals; So she lost her royal character. High officials erected next to or above their grave sites small pyramids. Also in Nubia, which was an Egyptian province at that time, these small pyramids were built. These pyramids are much smaller and steeper than the royal previous eras.

Form

The first Nubian rulers were buried under small hills that were found in Al- Kurru. These systems have been greatly deprived. None of these hills can be assigned to a king with certainty. Piankhy is the second Nubian rulers who ruled at least partially over Egypt, and it is also the first Nubian king who chose the pyramid shape for his grave. The reasons for choosing this form of grave is unknown. However, two reasons seem least likely:

The pyramids consist of three parts:

The royal pyramids can be divided by size into four groups. The first group (ca. 700-450 BC) dates from Piankhy to Amanistabara - qo. The pyramids have a side length of about 27 m. In the second group (ca. 450-300 BC) ( Siaspi - qo to Nastasen ) is the side length of about 26 m. Under Ergamenes ( about 280 BC ) to Amanishakheto ( around 0 BC) shrinks the average page length to 18 m. In the last group ( from Natakamani about 50 AD), the sides, however, an average of only 6.6 m long. In this time of pyramid construction fell sharply in importance.

Location

The Nubian pyramids are mainly of four parts: Al- Kurru, Nuri, and Meroe Barkal. The first three places are within the first Nubian capital of Napata. There are also the earliest pyramids, although some of the Barkal pyramids date of Christ's birth. The Pyramids at Meroe date in their majority from 300 BC to 300 AD

Survey

  • Meroe Pyramids of Meroe
  • Al- Kurru Pyramids of al - Kurru
  • Pyramids of Nuri
  • Pyramids of Mount Barkal
Piye Siaspiqa El-Kurru Jebel Barkal List of ancient pyramids by country
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