Sesebi, Archaeological site in Northern State, Sudan.
The remains of Sesebi extend 270 meters in length and 200 meters in width, featuring a systematic grid pattern of streets and residential blocks.
The temple town was established during the reign of Amenhotep IV, who later changed his name to Akhenaten and appointed viceroys to manage the settlement.
The main temple complex contains three chapels dedicated to Egyptian deities Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, arranged around a central courtyard.
The archaeological site stands on the western bank of the Nile River, directly opposite the town of Delgo in Sudan's Northern State.
Three original columns from the central chapel remain standing, with decorative elements added during the reigns of Sethos I and Ramesses II.
Location: الولاية الشمالية
GPS coordinates: 20.10972,30.54306
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:11
Sudan offers photographers a substantial mix of ancient monuments, desert formations and river landscapes. The country contains more than 200 pyramids at Meroe, Nuri and El-Kurru that differ markedly from their Egyptian counterparts. These Nubian structures rise from the desert with few visitors present, allowing unobstructed shooting. The National Museum of Sudan in Khartoum and the museums at Kerma and Karima display artifacts from the kingdoms of Kush and Meroe. Archaeological sites including Jebel Barkal, Soleb Temple, Naqa and Al-Musawwarat es-Sufra document the region's historical position as a crossroads of African and Mediterranean cultures. The confluence of the Blue and White Nile in Khartoum creates a distinct dividing line between differently colored waters. Tuti Island and Sabaloka Gorge provide perspectives on the river environment. The Nubian Desert, Bayuda Desert with its volcanic cones and the Kassala Mountains present different desert settings. At the Red Sea port of Suakin, 19th-century coral stone buildings slowly deteriorate, while Sanganeb National Park gives access to coral reefs. The markets of Omdurman and Kassala, along with the Sufi shrine at Sheikh Hamad-al Nil, record contemporary Sudanese life. These locations provide substantial photographic opportunities in a country that receives considerably fewer tourists than its neighbors.
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