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Umm Shql Destination Guide
Touring Umm Shql in Sudan
Umm Shql in the region of River Nile is a city located in Sudan - some 87 mi or ( 140 km ) North-East of Khartoum , the country's capital city .
Time in Umm Shql is now 09:11 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Khartoum " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Wad Madani, Tabaqat, Rabak, Kassala, and Port Sudan. Being here already, consider visiting Wad Madani . Check out our recommendations for Umm Shql ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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.
Located at 16.68 33.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Shendi Airport
Shendi Airport is an airport serving Shendi in Sudan.
Located at 16.70 33.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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.
Located at 16.42 33.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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