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Suakin

Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.

Sudan (Arab States)
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.