# Sudan war puts ancient Meroe pyramids at risk

https://mins.news/en/item/14970

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-06 09:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/8/6/sudan-war-threatens-ancient-meroe-pyramids-a-unesco-heritage-site?traffic_source=rss

> Sudan’s escalating war and neglect are putting more than 200 ancient pyramids at Meroe in danger. The site is recognised as a UNESCO Heritage Site. Its cultural legacy is therefore facing a direct threat amid the conflict and lack of care.

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