Things to see and do Le Djebel Barkal جبل بركل

So hold! Des pyramids in this napatéen decor… Dating from the period from Napata's decline to Merowe's rise in power, these pyramids were built at an "intermediate" moment that made them forget about Sudanese imagery. There is, however, a crucial difference in relation to the pyramids of Merowe. Four of them still have their summit. Why did these sovereigns choose this place? Perhaps because it lies between the sacred piton and the horizon where the sun is couche.

The jebel itself is a place of visit because it can climb on its southern slope and have a superb panorama of this region of the Nile, close to 100 m high: Karima, Nuri, Merowe, as well as the archaeological site at the foot of the mountain. The temples of Mut and Amun revèlent their Plan. Once at the top of the "python", take a dream of all the conquerors on these shores… Bring yourself water and take a quarter of an hour to climb (no need for equipment) and 30 seconds to get down! The sands accumulated by the elements for centuries on this wall allow an express and original descent. Moving slides or stairs… Make sure you don't leave your sandals, if you have!

Built in the very flank of the jebel, this temple dedicated to the wife of Amun retains bas-reliefs to disappeared colours and walls which have obviously suffered for centuries of ashes and vandals. From the temple, "out of the mountain", remain two proud columns surmounted by capitals effigy of a Hathor at Mona Lisa smile. The reference to these feminine merit figures can make it felt that this temple, located just at the foot of the very phalliforme rocky cobra, had the power to stimulate the fertility of its visitors.

Don't forget that there is a small museum south of the site