Geo-hazards assessment for the pyramids of Meroe, Al Bagrawiya archaeological site, Sudan

Al Bagrawiya archaeological site is a world heritage site with significant pyramids shaped structures of Meroe civilization. The pyramids of Meroe back to kingdom of Kush between 8th century BC and 4th century AD and were devoted as a necropolis site for the kings and queens of Meroe. The pyramids of Meroe are suffering from different kinds of damaging factors such as sand dunes formation around the pyramids causing mechanical stresses and instability for the construction elements of the pyramids, flooding which is really coming risk that threaten the archaeological sites and the pyramids and geo environmental impacts. The main objectives of the research are to present an actual assessment for the current state of the pyramids and geo hazards and risks that threaten the archaeological site of the pyramids of Meroe.