Throne Hall of Dongola, Medieval royal monument in Old Dongola, Sudan.
The two-story brick building reaches 12 meters in height and stands on a rocky hill commanding views over the Nile River valley.
The structure, built in the ninth century as a ceremonial hall for Makurian kings, underwent conversion into a mosque in 1317 under Sayf al-Din Abdullah Barshambu.
The walls feature intricate paintings that merge Nubian, Byzantine, and Christian artistic elements, reflecting the multicultural nature of medieval Dongola.
The archaeological site requires advance planning for visits, as the remote location lacks tourist facilities and necessitates guidance from local experts.
The building contains the remains of original frescoes that remained hidden for centuries under plaster applied during its transformation into a mosque.
GPS coordinates: 18.22472,30.74556
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:25
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