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By Matthieu Honegger, Professor at the University of Neuch\u00e2tel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

For more than thirty years, archaeological research at Kerma, on the banks of the Nile in southern Egypt, has provided a better understanding of the history of this region and its societies. Excavations have brought to light the development of a powerful kingdom, organized around two major sites: a vast capital of over 20 hectares and its royal necropolis. <\/p>\n\n

The first major center of power in southern Egypt, the Kingdom of Kerma prospered for almost a millennium. Controlling the trade routes of the Nile Valley, it established itself as a key player and a genuine rival to the Egyptian Empire. <\/p>\n\n

Ap\u00e9ro-Arch\u00e9o, a convivial get-together to explore an ancient theme. Archaeologists share their passion at the Roman Museum in Nyon, during a lecture followed by a discussion over a drink and an aperitif. <\/em><\/p>\n

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