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A Scene Of Life Along The Nile River In Sudan
Many people think of Sudan as a barren desert and, to be sure, large parts of it are. However, two branches of the Nile River twist through the length of Sudan. So, river life is very much a part of Sudan as well and was essential to the powerful Nubian kingdoms that thrived here in … Continue reading
Old Dongola, Sudan
Our first night out of Khartoum was spent camping in Old Dongala. Old Dongola is situated on the east bank of the Nile opposite the Wadi Al-Malik. Originally founded as a fortress, Old Dongola soon grew into a town. With the arrival of Christianity, it became the capital of the Kingdom of Makuria until the … Continue reading
