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The walls of the fortress were 15 feet thick and 33 feet high. The location of the fortress is now underwater at Lake Nasser in Egypt.
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After centuries the colors are still very vivid.
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The guard with several members of our tour group
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In the background is the Corinthia Hotel Khartoum
Local students touring the museum
Nile Avenue with the Corinthia Hotel in the background
The location where the White Nile and the Blue nile come together to form the Nile River.
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Tomb of Mahdi. Omdurman, Sudan Muhammad Ahmad, also known as the Mahdi, is one of the most colorful and controversial Muslim figures of the 19th century. He is held by many as an ardent Sudanese Nationalist and champion of Sharia law, and vilified by many as a violent extremist and Jihadist. Both points of view recognize him as a determined foe of European colonialism and western cultural influences. Today he is honored as the national hero of Sudan. This is especially true in Khartoum, which he captured in a brilliant battle against the colonial army of Britain and their Egyptian allies. Though it is not a mosque, his shrine in Khartoum is generally considered to be the country’s most important Islamic shrine.
Across the street is Khalifa's House which holds a small museum about Mahdyia . Police guards sit outside the entrance to the Khalifa's House.
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A mosque located next to the Mahdi's tomb.
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A former police motor scooter in ruins. When it falls apart in Sudan they leave it right where is stopped or collapsed.

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