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Old Dongola

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
Criteria:
Category: Cultural
Submission prepared by:
National Board for Antiquities and Museum Dr. Salah M.Ahmed
Coordinates:
Long. 30°45' East Lat. 18°13' North
Ref.: 652

Description

Old Dongola was the capital of the Christian Kingdom of Makouria (7th - 14th century). The site contains many churches, places, houses and mosques. The wall of some buildings are decorated with very fine frescoes.