Location, Location, Location: How the Nile Helped an Ancient Sudanese City Thrive for Centuries

April 27, 2026
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More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient city of Napata, in what is now Sudan, was a major cultural and urban center of the Kush empire. University of Michigan researchers recently studied the land beneath the city to better understand the geological forces that supported its settlement. Their findings shed light on how the Nile River shaped Napata’s political development and economy. Learn more in this Michigan News research spotlight.

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