Searching for Nubian Gold

    We had just danced at sunset with the warm, welcoming Sudanese people, immersing ourselves in a Sufi ritual at the Khartoum Friday festival. It took place in a cemetery at dusk - and yet was resplendent with such joy.
    About the Author

    Laura Ranieri

    Laura Ranieri Roy is an Egyptologist, writer and founder-director of Ancient Egypt Alive – an organization that seeks to inspire passion about Egypt’s past. She creates and leads enriching history content, exciting online events, in-depth ancient history courses — and curated small-group tours to Egypt.