Egypt is famous for its giant pyramids, but its neighbor Sudan actually has twice as many, even if they are a little smaller!
If you ask anyone to name a place with pyramids, they will almost always say "Egypt." But if we are talking about numbers, the true "Pyramid Capital" of the world is actually its neighbor to the south: Sudan.
Egypt is home to about 118 to 138 discovered pyramids, including the famous Great Pyramid of Giza. However, Sudan has between 200 and 255 pyramids! That is nearly double the amount found in Egypt.
These pyramids were built by the rulers of the Kingdom of Kush, an ancient civilization in a region called Nubia (which is now part of modern-day Sudan). The Kushite kings and queens were inspired by their Egyptian neighbors, but they developed their own unique style.
While Egyptian pyramids are massive and wide, Nubian pyramids in Sudan are:
Even though Sudan has more pyramids, they get far fewer tourists than Egypt. Many of them sit quietly in the desert at sites like Meroë, where you can see rows of these steep structures against the orange sand dunes without any crowds.
Sudan is the world champion of pyramids by quantity. While they might be smaller than the famous ones in Egypt, their sheer number and unique design make Sudan a hidden gem for ancient history lovers.
