Kawa, Sudan
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Explore on Lably
ToursExplore Lably’s 3D toursWesterners became aware of the site in the late 19th century. Small digs were carried out in 1929 and 1930 and an extensive excavation began 22 November 1930.
Shrine of Taharqa
A temple of Amun-Re commissioned by Taharqa once existed at Kawa. A small shrine from within that temple, known as the Shrine of Taharqa, is in the Ashmolean Museum.
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