Khartoum - the capital of Sudan
Many cities on the planet are located in such beautiful places that even if they did not have any other attractions, the surrounding landscapes alone would be enough to delight numerous tourists. Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, is one of those lucky ones as it is located at the confluence of the White Nile and Blue Nile..
Although, on the other hand, this city has beautiful architecture, historical monuments, and museums that store artifacts important for the country. Khartoum also has a unique flavor, even its descriptions in tourist brochures remind of an oriental fairy tale..
Omdurman - the magic of the East
Perhaps the name of this part of the Sudanese capital does not sound very appealing to our ears. But this is the most picturesque and lively corner of the city, where both administrative buildings and residential buildings are located. Moreover, they are built in a typical Arab style: the streets are very narrow and winding, the houses are close to each other, inviting you to a mysterious walk into the past. Amazing souvenirs can be found in small shops, as well as get acquainted with local craftsmen and their artistic masterpieces, made in a traditional style..
If you look closely at the map of Khartoum, you can see that the central part of the capital is located along the Blue Nile. This place is inhabited by the Sudanese political elite, ministries, various departments and the Palace of the Republic are located..
Attractions of the capital of Sudan
All guidebooks suggest looking for them outside the city, although in Khartoum itself there are many interesting architectural structures, buildings and monuments, but not much different from those located in neighboring African countries and cities. But in the vicinity of Khartoum, indeed, you can see unique monuments of ancient culture: the royal tombs of Napata and the Temple of Amun, or rather, the ruins of a majestic architectural complex.
Napata is the capital of one of the ancient African kingdoms formed by Assyria after its capture of Egypt. At the end of the 6th century BC. the functions of the capital passed to another city, while Napata remained a religious center, where priests lived who elected new kings. In this place, the coronation took place, that is, the bringing to power, here the kings also found the place of the last rest.
The Temple of Amun was found by German archaeologists, now you can see the remains of walls and columns, cleared of the thickness of sand. The most valuable scientists consider the altar of Amun, on which the writings and drawings have been preserved. Now this unique exhibit has been transported to Germany in order to preserve it, a copy of it is presented in the church..
