Jebel Barkal Travel Guide: Top Sights in Sudan, Tours & Travel Advice

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Jebel Barkal- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Sudan; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Jebel Barkal, a striking sandstone mountain near Karima in northern Sudan, is a revered site of both historical and religious significance for the ancient kingdoms of Kush and Egypt. This UNESCO World Heritage site features the ruins of ancient Napata, once a center of the Kingdom of Kush and a spiritual hub where pharaohs built and expanded temples dedicated to the god Amun. Visitors can explore remnants of at least 13 temples and royal structures, including the Temple of Amun, which was enhanced by Kushite kings and showcases impressive architectural detail that reflects centuries of cultural exchange and influence along the Nile.

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Reviews of Jebel Barkal

Paul Kroopkin

5
Reviewed: 2022-07-24

An excellent set of archaeological sites around the holy mountain - which is called Jebel Barkal - recognized as the World Heritage. There are: numerous archaeological remains, a museum, a cave temple with painting. An one complex with other sites nearby - pyramids of El Kurru and pyramides of Nuri. Nearby also exists a good European style hotel - Nubian House.
Anita Tissier

5
Reviewed: 2021-02-17

Beautiful views from the top. We went for both sunset and sunrise the next day, it was magical!
Robyn Huang

5
Reviewed: 2019-10-06

This holy mountain and complex of pyramids and tombs is just spiritual and special. It takes about 20-25 minutes to hike to the top around some rock on the side, and then there is a sand trail down. At the top, you get great panoramic views of the pyramids, Karima, the river, the tombs, and the beautiful Sudanese landscape. I went for sunrise and sunset, and both experiences were just so spiritual. The tombs and pyramids are quite well intact, and you see a lot walking around the outer edge of the mountain. The whole area is just magnificent (especially if you have the whole site to yourself).
Gunasegeran Sellappan

5
Reviewed: 2019-08-23

Spectacular Sandstone mountain. View from the top quite amazing. Remnants of ancient temples including pyramids surround the mountain. Only 75 metres high. Very easy to climb. Pallid Swift's and Rock Buntings nest here. There are cheap guesthouses in the nearby village town of Carima. Best time to visit is at dusk and Dawn.
Monica Fombellida

5
Reviewed: 2019-01-05

Under the shadow of Jebel Barkal are the archaeological reminds of temples. Very impressive to visit.