Sabu-Jaddi, Archaeological site near Khartoum, Sudan
The Sabu-Jaddi site contains over 1600 rock drawings stretching along sandstone cliffs and the edges of wadi Jaddi, displaying various animal and human figures.
The rock art at Sabu-Jaddi spans more than 6000 years through different periods of Nubian civilization, representing changes from hunting to pastoral societies.
The petroglyphs feature detailed depictions of boats on the Nile, including curved bottom vessels and flat-bottomed craft with pilots standing on cabin roofs.
The site lies 600 kilometers northwest of Khartoum between two villages, requiring specialized transportation and guidance for access to the remote location.
The rock drawings document the transformation of the region from a fertile landscape with elephants, hippos, and giraffes into the current desert environment.
GPS coordinates: 19.92500,30.54167
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:11
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