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Jebel Barkal

PUBLISHED ON: September 4, 2025
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Jebel Barkal or Gebel Barkal (Arabic: جبل بركل, romanizedJabal Barkal) is a mesa or large rock outcrop located 400 km north of Khartoum, next to Karima in Northern State in Sudan, on the Nile River, in the region that is sometimes called Nubia. The jebel is 104 m tall, has a flat top, and came to have religious significance for both ancient Kush and ancient Egyptian occupiers. In 2003, the mountain, together with the extensive archaeological site at its base (ancient Napata), were named as the center of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Jebel Barkal area houses the Jebel Barkal Museum.

 
Alternative name Gebel Barkal
Location Karima, Northern State, Sudan
Region Nubia
Coordinates 18°32′12″N 31°49′42″E
Type Sanctuary
Official name Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region
Type Cultural
Criteria i, ii, iii, iv, vi
Designated 2003 (27th session)
Reference no. 1073
Region Arab States

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