City: Sudan
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The 8 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Sudan, Sudan
The Sudan or Sudan (/suːˈdæn, -ˈdɑːn/ ( listen); Arabic: السودان as-Sūdān) also known as North Sudan since South Sudan's independence and officially the Republic of the Sudan (Arabic: جمهورية السودان Jumhūriyyat as-Sūdān), is a country in Northern Africa. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west and Libya to the northwest. It is the third largest country in Africa covering 1,886,068 square kilometres (728,215 sq mi). The White Nile flows through the country, emptying into Lake Nubia in the north, the largest manmade lake in the world. The River Nile divides the country into eastern and western halves. Before the Sudanese Civil War, South Sudan was part of Sudan, but it became independent in 2011.
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1. Third Cataract of the Nile
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
The third cataract of the Nile in Sudan is one of the most dramatic of the remaining cataracts which have not been submerged by the Aswan dam in Egypt and the Merowe dam in Sudan. The most dramatic view is from the ruins of the Ottoman fort which overlooks the third cataract and surrounding desert.
Reviewed By ethiodemet - Gerstetten, Germany
I love the atmosphere at the 3rd cataract, the view from the fortress down to the Nile is unforgettable!
2. Kerma's Archeological Site
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Bielding
Kerma was the political centre of an ancient kingdom that existed in what is now northern Sudan from c. 2500 to 1500 BC (when it was eventually conquered by their rivals to the north, the Egyptians). The most impressive remains on site are the giant mud-brick platform known as the 'deffufa'. This was probably a platform for a religious structure of some kind. You can climb the deffufa - it's about 18m high and gives an impressive view over the rest of the site, which is mainly preserved only as mud-brick foundations. It's very noticeable that the ancient architecture was based around African-looking round houses, as opposed to the rectilinear traditions of Egypt to the north. There is also a very good on-site museum that contains a wealth of statuary and reliefs from slightly later periods - because the site retained its importance as a religious shrine into much later times, when it was known as Pnubs. The star attractions are the cache of statues from the early kings of Napata (c. 675-595 BC), but there are also lots of fragments of Egyptian temple relief dating from the New Kingdom too (c. 1500-1069 BC).
3. Necropolis of Nuri
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Kerryn72 - Melbourne, Australia
The pyramids of Nuri are a sight to behold. Pyramids in various states of repair/ restoration spread over a vast site, surrounded by small sand dunes. Allow lots of time to sit and enjoy these beautiful structures that are not yet inundated by tourists desperate for the perfect photo. Just sit and ponder, soak in the atmosphere and admire the workmanship and skill involved in building these impressive structures. Much more enjoyable than Giza due to the lack of other tourists. There are no entry chambers or hieroglyphs here- just the impressive pyramids themselves.
4. Naqa
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By 962sudhirk - India, null
I along with my friends took a tour company to visit this place along with other sites. It's amazingly beautiful. I suggest go with a guide as there are several facts and nuances to appreciate. I paid 10 USD as entrance fee and got receipt. Better to carry 10 USD note as change can be an issue. March it was hot but bearable, better to go in winter.
5. Al Sabalouga (Sabaloka Gorge)
6. Nile Street
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4.0 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By FatimaB1725
My favorite street in Khartoum. Ever green and coolish anytime of the year as it is directly by the Nile river. You pass by a few of the historical old buildings in Khartoum: ex the Presidential Palace, the Old Sudan-Hotel, University of Khartoum....etc. generally well-maintained and green. There are a few river-side coffee-shops, not trendy more on the traditional side, but pleasant.
7. Old Dongola
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Kerryn72 - Melbourne, Australia
The beehive like structures can be seen from the road. As you approach you learn that you are in a working cemetery and the 'beehives' are actually Islamic graves. There are many shallow graves nearby as is evident by the raised piles of rocks. Each structure has a coffin or two inside which you can see if you poke your head into the little doorways- be warned it smells like bats inside. There is also a monastery on the hill and some other nearby ruins to explore. You can't enter the monastery but can explore the other ruins. There is a small information area which explains the site and how it was used. We were the only ones at the site so had freedom to explore unimpeded.
