As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, the U.S. Mission to Sudan is proud to support the opening of the Jebel Barkal Community Heritage Peace Museum Gallery through a Freedom 250 grant honoring the work of pioneering American archaeologist George Reisner.
More than a century ago, Reisner and his team excavated temples and pyramids at Jebel Barkal. Today, the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation: Freedom 250 Special Edition grant helps protect archaeological collections from his excavations at several World Heritage sites in Sudan. Preserving these collections during the war reflects the United States’ commitment to Sudan’s long-term stability and helps lay the groundwork for heritage tourism and local jobs as Sudan rebuilds.
At the gallery opening in Karima, neighbors celebrated Sudan’s living heritage with traditional songs, henna painting, perfume, and pottery making. The new gallery gives communities, including families displaced by the war, a place to share their traditions and get to know one another.Congratulations to the Karima community and the Safeguarding Sudan’s Living Heritage team on the opening!
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Sudan.
