Sudan’s ongoing war is threatening the integrity of its ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique and angular architecture, as preservation efforts have completely halted. “The site may face a disaster and collapses are possible,” warned archaeologist Mahmoud Suleiman. Meroe, located some 200 kilometres north of the capital Khartoum, comprises over 200 pyramids built between 800 B.C. “The sand has thickened heavily on the pyramids and even inside the temples, and the grass grows thick,” Mustafa Ahmed, one of the guards at Meroe, told The Associated Press as he made his way through sand dunes on site. Sudan’s deadly conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has destroyed multiple of the country’s historical sites and museums.