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El A'lyab Destination Guide

Delve into El A'lyab in Sudan

El A'lyab in the region of River Nile is located in Sudan - some 148 mi or ( 238 km ) North-East of Khartoum , the country's capital .

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Local time in El A'lyab is now 11:14 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Khartoum " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Barentu, Zeidab East, Wad Madani, El Kitayab, and Kassala. While being here, you might want to check out Barentu . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in El A'lyab ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Wad ban Naqa

Wad ban Naqa (also Wad Ban Naga or Wad Naga) is the name of an ancient town of the Kushitic Kingdom of Meroë in present-day Sudan. The village lies on the eastern bank of the Nile, about 80 kilometers upstream of Meroë and about 40 km southwest of Shendi. It is not to be confused with the ruins of Naqa which are also located south-west of the ancient site in the region.

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Located at 17.12 33.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Sudan, Former populated places in Sudan, Kingdom of Kush