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The architecture of Sudan mirrors the geographical, ethnic and cultural diversity of the country and its historical periods. The lifestyles and material culture expressed in human settlements , their architecture and economic activities have been shaped by different regional and environmental conditions.
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.
Rulers of Kush, 7th century BCE, Kerma museum Nubian pyramids of Meroe, 300 BCE to about 350 CE Sudanese jirtig ceremony as part of wedding celebrations The visual arts of Sudan encompass the historical and contemporary production of objects made by the inhabitants of today's Republic of the Sudan and specific to their respective cultures.
The Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali, the largest mud-brick building in sub-Saharan Africa [1]. Sudano-Sahelian architecture refers to a range of similar indigenous architectural styles common to the African peoples of the Sahel and Sudanian grassland (geographical) regions of West Africa, south of the Sahara, but north of the fertile forest regions of the coast.
The architecture reflects the interaction of cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. [7] Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park Red Sea: 2016 262rev; vii, ix, x (natural) This site comprises two marine and coastal areas in the Red Sea.
Buildings and structures in Sudan (7 C) N. ... Pages in category "Architecture in Sudan" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.
The capital of Sudan was moved from Funj Sennar (1504–1821) to Wad Medani during the reign of Hakimadar Osman Bey Jarkas (September 1824 to May 1825). He made Khartoum his seat of power and gradually shifted the state's offices from Wad Madani to Khartoum. Khartoum eventually became the capital of Sudan in 1830, marking the final transition ...
Lists of buildings and structures in Sudan (8 P) A. Attacks on buildings and structures in Sudan (2 C, 11 P) F. Former buildings and structures in Sudan (2 C) P.