The 25th Dynasty originated in Nubia, in what is today Sudan, and ruled over ancient Egypt between 744 and 656 BC.

Surprisingly, Sudan holds that title, with more pyramids than its northern neighbor! Tucked away in the vast deserts of Sudan ...

Unlike in Egypt, where pharaohs were buried inside pyramids, Kushite royalty were buried beneath them. The pyramids are scattered across several sites, including Nuri, El-Kurru, and Jebel Barkal.