Suakin, Former port city on the Red Sea coast, Sudan
The city features a natural lagoon harbor with an island connected to the mainland by a causeway called the Geyf.
Suakin operated as Sudan's primary port for over 3000 years until the early 1900s when trade shifted to the newly constructed Port Sudan.
The buildings across the island display traditional Red Sea architectural style, constructed entirely from coral blocks with detailed decorative elements.
Regular ferry services connect Suakin to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, maintaining an important transportation route between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
The ruins of coral buildings on Suakin Island represent the last remaining examples of medieval Red Sea coastal architecture in northeastern Africa.
Location: Red Sea
GPS coordinates: 19.10307,37.33124
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50
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.
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