Desert Expansion Threatens Sahel Grasslands
More than 200 pyramids in Sudan are at risk due to desert advancement and sand erosion. Most of these structures belong to the ancient Kush kingdom in Nubia. The expansion of the desert and wind effects are compromising the future of these sites. Desertification is reportedly expanding into the Sahel grassland belt, which spans over 5,000 kilometers across multiple countries. The belt is located between the Sahara Desert and the Sudanese savanna. One country significantly affected by this expansion is Niger, which contains large portions of the Sahel territory.
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Sources · 7 independent
Onda Cero Spain
“it is Sudan, its southern neighbor, the country with the largest number of pyramids on the planet. It is estimated that more than 200 of these buildings stand in Sudan.”
Onda Cero Spain
“desierto y el efecto de la arena comprometen su futuro. los vientos.”
RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong
“They found that the desert seems to be constantly expanding outward, invading those semi-grasslands. The Sahel belt is over 5,000 kilometers long and crosses many countries, including Niger.”
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