Merowe (Merawi)
Merowe is a town in Northern State, Sudan, near Karima Town, about 330 km north of Khartoum. It borders the Nile and is the site of the Merowe Dam project.
Merowe is 5.5 km from Merowe Airport, and is served by a branch of the national railway network. The old Merowe Town Airport existed 3km to the west next to a built up area to the west.
Merowe is 5.5 km from Merowe Airport, and is served by a branch of the national railway network. The old Merowe Town Airport existed 3km to the west next to a built up area to the west.
Map - Merowe (Merawi)
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Country - Sudan
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Sudan's history goes back to the Pharaonic period, witnessing the Kingdom of Kerma (c. 2500–1500 BC), the subsequent rule of the Egyptian New Kingdom (c. 1500 BC–1070 BC) and the rise of the Kingdom of Kush (c. 785 BC–350 AD), which would in turn control Egypt itself for nearly a century. After the fall of Kush, the Nubians formed the three Christian kingdoms of Nobatia, Makuria, and Alodia, with the latter two lasting until around 1500. Between the 14th and 15th centuries, most of Sudan was gradually settled by Arab nomads. From the 16th to the 19th centuries, central and eastern Sudan were dominated by the Funj sultanate, while Darfur ruled the west and the Ottomans the east.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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SDG | Sudanese pound | جس. | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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AR | Arabic language |
EN | English language |