Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
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
Location
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The Hosh el-Kab fort, located in Sudan along the left bank of the Nile, is a significant archaeological site due to its status as the largest known regular fort in the Middle Nile Valley. Constructed in the latter half of the 6th century CE under Alwan rule, the fort features a quadrilateral layout with dimensions of 97x88 meters and is reinforced by thirteen bastions. The fort was strategically designed with two gates, allowing access from both the riverside and the desert. Although the fort was abandoned in the mid-7th century, it saw reoccupation during the Funj period, with structures from this time primarily located in the southeastern part. Archaeological research has uncovered numerous structures along the fort's walls, revealing the site's historical significance and its role in regional defense systems.
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- Country
- Sudan
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