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Map of Sudan from 2011 with South Sudan independent. The history of Sudan refers to the territory that today makes up Republic of the Sudan and the state of South Sudan, which became independent in 2011. The territory of Sudan is geographically part of a larger African region, also known by the term "Sudan".
Naqa or Naga'a (Arabic: ٱلـنَّـقْـعَـة, romanized: An-Naqʿah) is a ruined ancient city of the Kushitic Kingdom of Meroë in modern-day Sudan.The ancient city lies about 170 km (110 miles) north-east of Khartoum, and about 50 km (31 miles) east of the Nile River located at approximately MGRS 36QWC290629877.
Kerma was the capital city of the Kerma culture, which was founded in present-day Sudan before 3500 BC. [1] [2] Kerma is one of the largest archaeological sites in ancient Nubia. It has produced decades of extensive excavations and research, including thousands of graves and tombs and the residential quarters of the main city surrounding the ...
Pyramid of Taharqa at Nuri , 51.75m in side length and possibly as much as 50m high, was the largest built in Sudan. The Nubian pyramids were constructed by the rulers of the ancient Kushite kingdoms in the region of the Nile Valley known as Nubia, located in present-day northern Sudan. This area was the site of three ancient Kushite kingdoms.
A map of Sudan. The Hala'ib Triangle has been under contested Egyptian administration since 2000. A Köppen climate classification map of Sudan. Sudan is situated in North Africa, with an 853 km (530 mi) coastline bordering the Red Sea. [204] It has land borders with Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, Chad, and ...
The Buhen horse holds significant archaeological importance, particularly noted in the works of Professor Emery in 1959 and 1960. [11] Currently housed at the Khartoum Museum and on loan to the Department of Egyptology at University College London, the horse's skeleton originates from excavations conducted at the Buhen fortress by the Egypt Exploration Society, under Emery's direction in 1958 ...
Map of Sudan showing Selima Oasis. Selima Oasis is an oasis in the Sudan located 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of the Third Cataract of the Nile and the ancient site of Amara West. It lies along the Darb al-Arbaʿīn (Forty Days' Road), a desert track linking Kordofan with Egypt.
Pages in category "Archaeological sites in Sudan" The following 74 pages are in this category, out of 74 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.