Kingdom of Kush built hundreds of pyramids in modern-day Sudan

The Kingdom of Kush, a powerful civilization located in what is now Sudan, constructed more than 200 pyramids for its royalty. This concentration of monuments exceeds that of Egypt, despite the latter being more widely recognized for its funerary architecture.

Historically, the Nubian region—comprising parts of modern Sudan and southern Egypt—maintained complex political, commercial, and cultural ties with Egypt. During the 8th century BCE, Kushite rulers expanded their influence northward. The ruler Piye led a military campaign that consolidated Kushite power over much of Egypt, leading to the establishment of the 25th Dynasty, also known as the Kushite Dynasty.

Notable monarchs such as Taharqa ruled during this era, adopting Egyptian religious traditions while maintaining a distinct political identity. These Kushite rulers continued the tradition of pyramid building at sites like El Kurru and Nuri, long after the era of the Great Pyramids of Giza had passed.