Archaeological work at Tombos reveals the stories of people who lived more than 4,000 years ago—and inspires new interest from the people who live there today.

Scholar Solange Ashby is uncovering the once-revered, now little-remembered female leaders of the Kushite kingdoms.

The discovery adds to our knowledge of Makuria, which ruled a vast region of Africa for six centuries.

From Kushites to Christians, an old site in Sudan has new stories to tell.

A photographer’s journey deep into the Sudanese desert.