Archaeology in Sudan…

Every semester in my class on ancient Egypt and Sudan, my students are surprised to learn that Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt. From showing my students slides from my archaeological dig in Sudan to taking them to visit Sudan House in Beirut, I’m always excited to share what I know about Sudanese history and antiquities. Archaeology in Sudan got a big boost this week when Qatar donated $135 million to the government of Sudan for archaeological development. With so much cash being poured into Sudan for archaeology, many are wondering if tourists will start pouring in too.