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Sudan’s ancient Meroe pyramids—over 200 monumental tombs for Kushite kings—are crumbling under war, climate change, and neglect. Once a UNESCO site, these historic wonders now face collapse as sand invades temples, salt corrodes stone, and workers flee the conflict. With foreign teams barred and local staff scattered, preservation efforts have ground to a halt. This isn’t just decay—it’s the erasure of a powerful ancient civilization, amid a broader crisis where over 100 cultural sites and 22 museums have been destroyed since the war began last April.

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