Shendi, Trading settlement near River Nile, Sudan
Located on the eastern bank of the Nile River, Shendi extends across fertile lands where agricultural activities support the local population and regional trade.
The settlement developed into a significant trading post during ancient times, connecting various regions through the navigation routes along the Nile River.
Local markets in Shendi display traditional Sudanese products, from agricultural goods to handmade crafts that reflect the regional Nubian heritage.
Regional roads and water transportation provide access to Shendi, with several local accommodations offering rooms for visitors exploring the Nile Valley.
The proximity to the archaeological site of Meroë positions Shendi as a gateway to discover the remnants of the ancient Kingdom of Kush.
Location: River Nile
Address: Shendi, Sudan Shendi
GPS coordinates: 16.69139,33.43389
Latest update: June 6, 2025 10:44
Sudan offers historical sites and natural landscapes for photography. The Meroe Pyramids, Nubian Desert and the Nile confluence in Khartoum provide diverse subjects. The temples of Soleb and Jebel Barkal, Kassala Mountains and the Red Sea coral reefs enable various photographic opportunities.
Meroë
43.3 km
Pyramids of Meroe
43.4 km
Naqa
49.9 km
The Mahdi's tomb
154.6 km
National Museum of Sudan
156.2 km
Presidential Palace in Khartoum
154.6 km
Musawarat
33 km
Tuti Island
155.2 km
Shambat Bridge
153.1 km
Mac Nimir Bridge
154 km
St. Matthew's Cathedral
154.1 km
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
154.4 km
Tuti Bridge
155.7 km
Sudan National Botanical Garden
156.5 km
Republican Palace (Khartoum)
154.6 km
Farouq mosque, Khartoum
155.5 km
Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
40.4 km
Khaniq as Sablukah
94.6 km
Nile Street, Sudan
152.9 km
Ethnological Museum of Khartoum
154.3 km
Fifth cataract of the Nile
123.6 km
Temple of Amun, Naqa
50 km
Sixth cataract of the Nile
93 km
Nubian Lion Temple
50.1 km
Khartoum War Cemetery
155 km
Pyramid XI at Meroe
43.4 km
Souq Omdurman
154.4 km
Mussawarat es-Suffra
33 kmReviews
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