Sudan has Far More Pyramids Than Egypt

Each year, 14.7 million people visit the Giza Pyramids. Undoubtedly one of history's most well recognized structures, the pyramids are one of the Seven Wonders of the World. They have been the subject of countless fiction and nonfiction films, and some individuals will honestly argue with you about whether or not aliens created them. The fact that Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt is one of the less well-known facts regarding pyramids.

More than 200 of these can be found in the sand if you follow the Nile into Sudan. Although they are smaller than the Egyptian pyramids, these remains of the ancient Nubian civilization are nevertheless incredibly magnificent. Unfortunately, because of the passing of time and varying weather, they are not holding up as well as the Egyptian pyramids. Additionally, they have a troubled past. An Italian explorer actually detonated some of them in the 1880s in search of hidden wealth.