Suakin
Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.
Sudan (Arab States) |
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| Date of Submission: | 01/09/1994 |
| Category: | Cultural |
| Submitted by: | National Board for Antiquities and Museum
Dr. Salah M.Ahmed |
| Coordinates: | Long. 37°20' East Lat. 19°06' North |
| Ref.: | 646 |
Description
Suakin was a very important port on the Red Sea during the Middle Age and the Ottoman Empire. It contains very fine houses and Mosques, some of them are partially preserved to the 2nd floor.
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