
ALT The Royal Pyramids of MeroĂŤ, Sudan. An aerial view of the ancient royal burial grounds of the Kingdom of Kush, one of Africa's great civilizations. These pyramids were built largely between the 3rd century BCE and the 4th century CE to honor Kushite kings and queens. Centuries earlier, Kushite rulers had governed Egypt itself as its 25th Dynasty. Today, Sudan contains more surviving ancient pyramids than Egypt. These monuments are evidence of a civilization that developed its own traditions while exchanging culture, knowledge and power with its northern neighbour across centuries. The Nile did not divide these civilizations. It connected them. The pyramids are still standing. What remains missing from too many classrooms is the history of the people who built them.

ALT Today's 'Where in Scotland' image. It is a squarish image showing a view over a stretch of blue water past two small boats to a strip of land that extends across the centre of the frame. It has houses and cottages strung out along it and there is an outcrop of rock on the left. In the distant background are the outlines of hills and mountains. The scene is in sunlight.




































