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Al Qawz Destination Guide

Discover Al Qawz in Sudan

Al Qawz in the region of River Nile is a town located in Sudan - some 88 mi or ( 141 km ) North-East of Khartoum , the country's capital .

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Local time in Al Qawz is now 05:11 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Khartoum " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Wad Madani, Tabaqat, Sayyal Karim ad Din, Rabak, and Kassala. When in this area, you might want to check out Wad Madani . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Al Qawz ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Shendi

Shendi or Shandi is a town in northern Sudan, situated on the east bank of the Nile 150 km northeast of Khartoum. Shandi is also about 45 km southwest of the ancient city of Meroe. Located in the River Nile wilayah, Shandi is the center of the Ja'aliin tribe and an important historic trading center. Its principal suburb on the west bank is Al-Matamma. A major traditional trade route across the Bayuda desert connects Al-Matamma to Marawi and Napata, 250 km to the northwest.

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Located at 16.68 33.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Populated places in Sudan, River Nile (state)

Shendi Airport

Shendi Airport is an airport serving Shendi in Sudan.

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Located at 16.70 33.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Airports in Sudan

Musawwarat es-Sufra

Musawwarat es-Sufra, also known as Al-Musawarat Al-Sufra, is a large Meroitic temple complex in modern Sudan, dating back to the 3rd century BC. It is located 190 kilometers northeast of Khartoum, 20 kilometers north of Naqa and approximately 29 kilometers south-east of the Nile, its MGRS coordinates 36QWD3477214671 . With Meroë and Naqa it is known as the Island of Meroe, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.

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Located at 16.42 33.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: African civilizations, Archaeological sites in Sudan, History of Nubia, Kingdom of Kush