TRAVEL AND EXPEDITION MINI GUIDE SUDAN THE KINGDOM OF THE BLACK PHARAOHS

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1 TRAVEL AND EXPEDITION SUDAN THE KINGDOM OF THE BLACK PHARAOHS

2 THE KINGDOM OF THE BLACK PHARAOS All accommodated tour through the most important Nubian archaeological sites with encounters with people and villages.

2 2 THE KINGDOM OF THE BLACK PHARAOS All accommodated tour through the most important Nubian archaeological sites with encounters with people and villages. A journey to visit an unknown country where tourism is at the very beginning with the comfort of our own permanent properties: Karima Nubian Rest-House and Meroe tented camp with luxurious rooms and private facilities. Charming and comfortable accommodations managed by our Italian directors and very well trained Sudanese staff. A journey across Northern Sudan, which offers also the adventure of crossing the desert in total safety on board of our new 4x4 vehicles. The tours are led by very knowledgeable multilingual guides, expert in archeology and local culture. Unique archaeological sites such as the Pyramids of the Royal Necropolis of Meroe, the temples of Naga and Musawwarat, the colorful hidden chambers of Jebel Barkal and the tombs of El Kurru. Incredible sites that can be appreciated without many tourists around. Enjoy also the colorful markets and the incredible hospitality of Nubian people. Sudan

archaeological items removed from the area where the Assuan dam had to be built.

3 3 Outer courtyard of the National Museum of Kharotum. This museum was built at the end of the '60 by the Unesco to be able to show temples and other archaeological items removed from the area where the Assuan dam had to be built. A ram representing the god Amon in front of a channel that represents the Nile River. Behind there are the huge granite colossus moved from the Argo Temple on the Tabo Island.

4 4 Khartoum mosque In Khartoum centre there is a mosque of the Egyptian times ( ).

5 5 Omdurman The Mahdi's Tomb. He was political and spiritual leader that led the rebellion against the Anglo Egyptian domination at the end of the XIX century.

6 6 The spice market in Omdurman: piles of dry dates, karkadè tea, cereals, chilly and many more...

7 7 The Naga kiosk was built during the late Meroitic time (200 a.d.) and it is really recognized as the jewel of the Meroitic art. In the same building there are Egyptian, Greek and Roman elements.

8 8 Main temple in Mussawwarat, the columns in front of the temple entrance have all different decorations.

9 9 Pyramids of the Royal necropolis of Meroe

10 10 Permanent safari camp near the Royal Necropolis of Meroe.

11 11 Ferry (Ponton): the only way to cross the Nile where bridges are not yet available. During these occasions it is possible to have a taste of Nubian hospitality and to make interesting encounters.

12 12 Nuri, one of the Napata's Necropolis, it was built on Taharqa's pharaoh request on the eastern bank of the Nile.

13 13 View from the Jebel Barkal of the Karima Nubian Rest House. The restaurant of the Karima Nubian Rest House. The Karima Nubian rest house entrance door in typical Nubian style, this rest house is located at the base of the Jebel Barkal.

14 View from the top of the Jebel Barkal of the main Amon Temple,

dedicated to the Gods Amon and Mut at the base of the Jebel Barkal,

14 14 View from the top of the Jebel Barkal of the main Amon Temple, this mountain was considered sacred both by the Egyptians and the Nubian people. Hatoric style columns in the outer courtyard of the Temple dedicated to the Gods Amon and Mut at the base of the Jebel Barkal, the pure Mountain. The Temple is partially excavated in the mountain walls and it belongs to the Napata Kingdom about b.c.

15 The El Kurru Necropolis (900-650 b.c.), Napata's Kingdom.

Pharaohs also known as the Ethiopian Pharaohs of the XXV

15 15 The El Kurru Necropolis ( b.c.), Napata's Kingdom. The paintings in Tawentamani tomb, the 4th of the 5 Pharaohs also known as the Ethiopian Pharaohs of the XXV Dynasty, who ruled over Sudan and Egypt between 750 and 650 b.c.

16 TRAVEL AND EXPEDITION END SUDAN THE KINGDOM OF THE BLACK PHARAOHS

Sudanese Nubia 8 Days/7 Nights All Meals Included All Gratuities Included

Sudanese Nubia 8 Days/7 Nights All Meals Included All Gratuities Included Featuring: Mogran Park. National Museum. Khalifa Museum. Old Dongola. Jebel Barkal. Kurru. Pyramids of Nuri. Gazali Valley and