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Things to Do in Sudan

There are 30 attractions in Sudan. Jebel Barkal, nubian sacred mountain with ancient temple ruins, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Jebel Barkal
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Jebel Barkal
Nubian sacred mountain with ancient temple ruins
Mountain
2
Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park
Red Sea marine park protecting coral reefs and islands
Nature Reserve
3
Suakin Archipelago National Park
Red Sea archipelago protecting coral reefs and historic ruins
National Park
Meroë
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Meroë
Ancient Sudanese pyramids and archaeological Kushite site
Archaeological Site
Napata
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Napata
Ancient Nubian city near Jebel Barkal
Administrative Seat
6
Alodia
Ancient Nubian kingdom and former capital site
Archaeological Site
Nuba Mountains
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Nuba Mountains
Rugged mountain range home to diverse Nuba communities
Mountains
Buhen
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Buhen
Ancient Egyptian fortress site on Nile, archaeological ruins
Fort
Kerma culture
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Kerma culture
Ancient Nubian civilization centered at Kerma archaeological sites
Archaeological Site
Old Dongola
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Old Dongola
Ruined medieval Nubian city on the Nile in Sudan
Archaeological Site
El-Kurru
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El-Kurru
Ancient Kushite royal cemetery with small pyramids.
Archaeological Site
Nuri
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Nuri
Ancient Kushite site with royal pyramids near Nuri
Administrative Seat
National Museum of Sudan
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National Museum of Sudan
Sudan's national museum housing archaeological and cultural collections
Museum
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Dinder National Park
Sudan savanna park protecting diverse wildlife including elephants
Park
Naqa
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Naqa
Ancient Meroitic city with well-preserved temple ruins
Archaeological Site
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Jebel Sahaba
Prehistoric cemetery with evidence of early interpersonal violence
Cemetery
Musawwarat es-Sufra
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Musawwarat es-Sufra
Ancient Meroitic temple complex with lion sculptures
Ruins
Saï
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Saï
Archaeological island site with ancient Nubian remains
Island
Soleb
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Soleb
Ancient Egyptian temple with well-preserved reliefs
Archaeological Site
20
Radom National Park
Sudanese national park protecting savannah and wildlife biodiversity
National Park
21
ʿAydhab
Historic Red Sea port and medieval trade settlement
Ruins
Khalifa House Museum
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Khalifa House Museum
Historic house museum in Omdurman, Sudan
Museum
Aba Island
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Aba Island
River island on the White Nile
Island
Al-Nilin Mosque
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Al-Nilin Mosque
Prominent mosque in Khartoum with Nile-facing location
Mosque
Faras Cathedral
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Faras Cathedral
Medieval Nubian cathedral famed for preserved wall paintings
Ruins
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Kumma (Nubia)
Ancient Nubian archaeological site in Sudan
Archaeological Site
Tuti Island
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Tuti Island
River island at Khartoum's Nile confluence
Island
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Wadi Howar National Park
Desert national park protecting Wadi Howar region
National Park
Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
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Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
Nubian royal cemeteries and pyramids of ancient Kush
Historical Site
Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region
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Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region
Sacred peak with Napatan temples and small pyramids
Historical Site