The Ancient Kingdom of Kerma
The Ancient Kingdom of Kerma is a major archaeological site located near the third cataract near the Nile River in modern Sudan was one of the first African Kingdoms, a mecca for trade, rich agriculture, and political importance. Its location was perfect for animal husbandry and agriculture, which allowed the Kush civilization to play a dominant role in trading along the Nile, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Red Sea. Based on ceramics and funeral customs excavators have classified several chronological phases, including, Old, Middle, and Classic Kerma. During Classic Kerma there were armed conflicts and the kingdom had a system of defenses. In the religious quarters you will find Defuffa a temple with walls rising
The Ancient Kingdom of Kerma is a major archaeological site located near the third cataract near the Nile River in modern Sudan was one of the first African Kingdoms, a mecca for trade, rich agriculture, and political importance. Its location was perfect for animal husbandry and agriculture, which allowed the Kush civilization to play a dominant role in trading along the Nile, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Red Sea. Based on ceramics and funeral customs excavators have classified several chronological phases, including, Old, Middle, and Classic Kerma. During Classic Kerma there were armed conflicts and the kingdom had a system of defenses. In the religious quarters you will find Defuffa a temple with walls rising