UNESCO Sites in Sudan

Sudan UNESCO commitment has registered 3 sites on the World Heritage list and 15 sites on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Sudan and the corresponding map.

Sudan UNESCO list

1. Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
2. Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region
3. Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park

Sudan UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Sudan.

Description

1. Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe: comprises the archaeological sites of the capital of the Kingdom of Kush, which flourished from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The site features the remains of pyramids, temples, palaces, and other structures that showcase the culture and civilization of the Kingdom of Kush.
2. Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region: this cultural UNESCO World Heritage site is centered around the holy mountain of Gebel Barkal, which was considered the residence of the god Amun by the pharaohs of the New Kingdom of Egypt. The site also includes the ruins of Napata, which served as the capital of the Kingdom of Kush from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.
3. Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park: The marine park is home to diverse coral reefs, fish, and other marine life, including rare and endangered species such as sea turtles, dugongs, and sharks. The site is also known for its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sudan are protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

1. Suakin
2. Kerma
3. Old Dongola
4. Dinder National Park
5. Dinder National Park
6. Jebel Al Dair National Park
7. Al Hassania National Park
8. Al Radom National Park
9. Jebel Marra / Deriba Caldera (crater lake)
10. The Monuments of the Kingdom of Kerma and Dokki Geil
11. Sai Island
12. The Temple of Soleb
13. Banganarti
14. Al Khandaq Village
15. Wadi Hower National Park – Gala Abou Ahmed (mixed natural and cultural site)