Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Ain Farah, located in the picturesque Furnung Hills of western Sudan, is an archaeological site of significant historical importance. It was once the capital of the last Tunjur ruler, Shau Dorshid. The site features a variety of structures, including defensive stone walls stretching up to 4 kilometers, terraces, and a building likely used as a mosque. The presence of Christian Nubian pottery and a brick-built monastery indicates earlier occupation, dating back to at least the 6th century CE. Notable discoveries include a grave with artifacts suggesting a pre-Islamic presence, such as iron beads and ostrich eggshell necklaces. This site offers valuable insights into the transition from pre-Islamic to Islamic times and the region's historical significance as a political and religious center.
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
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Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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Details
- Country
- Sudan
- Source
- Wikipedia