A project, described as the biggest of its kind, for rehabilitation of archeological sites in the Sudanese capital was launched in Omdurman city, known for hosting antiquities dating back to the Mahadist era.
Khartoum: Altaghyeer
The rehabilitation started Sunday in Omdurman, one of the three cities that constitute Sudan’s national capital, Khartoum.
According to the Sudan News Agency the rehabilitation will cover four historical sites dating back to the Mahadist era, namely Abdul Gayoum Gate (the remnants of the city’s ancient wall surrounding Omdurman from 1885 to 1898), the Nile Forts, the war steamer Bordein which was abandoned by the British on their withdrawal from Sudan in 1885 and the Tomb of the Founder of the Mahadist Revolution.
The coup Minister of Culture and Information Graham Abdul Gadir announced in the launching ceremony that the year 2023 would be devoted to refurbishment of museums, after a major campaign kick-started nationwide for maintenance and refurbishment of museums documenting for the nation history, dating back to the 2500 BC.
Acting Governor of Khartoum State Ahmed Osman Hamza said the rehabilitation aims at conserving the Mahadist antiquities which have been affected by negligence.
He said the State is considering allocation of a budget for rehabilitation of the historical monuments because, besides their historical value, they are tourist attractions, economic resource and a landscape beauty within the capital.
The Sudanese capital hosts a number of archeological and historical sites including antiquities from the ancient Soba Kingdom, the Mahadist Revolution, Turkish rule and the condominium rule.
