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Ruins of a port city called Suakin, Sudan
Suakin used to be a wealthy port that buzzed with trade and culture. It was a key harbour on the Red Sea for powerful empires during its time.
Suakin is located in the north-eastern part of Sudan. The buildings were constructed with coral and decorated with wood and stone.
Town Gate On Mainland, Suakin, Sudan. Photo: Eric Lafforgue
Stairs Inside A Ruined Ottoman Coral Buildings, Suakin, Sudan. Photo: Eric Lafforgue
Gordon Gateway, Suakin, Sudan. Photo: Eric Lafforgue
Wodden Door In The Middle Of A Ruined Ottoman Coral Buildings, Suakin, Sudan. Photo: Eric Lafforgue
Remaining door of a building in ruins, Suakin, Sudan. Photo: Eric Lafforgue/ Flickr
Mosque On Mainland El-geyf, Suakin, Sudan. Photo: Eric Lafforgue
Ruined Ottoman Coral Buildings, Suakin, Sudan. Photo: Eric Lafforgue
Ruins of the Shafai Mosque, Suakin Island. Photo: Brian McMorrow,
Ruined Ottoman Coral Buildings, Suakin, Sudan . Photo: Flickr/ Eric Lafforgue
Ruins of the old custom’s house with two old mortars, Suakin Island. Photo: Brian McMorrow,
Panorama Of The Old Town, Suakin, Sudan. Photo: Eric Lafforgue
There are efforts to restore the port’s infrastructure, reportedly with the help of a Turkish company, in order to boost tourism and preserve the heritage buildings. The coast offers diving posts for marine enthusiasts.
A restored section of an old mosque is seen in Suakin at Red Sea state October 10, 2011. Photo: Reuters/ Mohamed Nureldin Abdal.
A restored section of an old mosque is seen in Suakin at Red Sea state October 10, 2011. Photo: Reuters/ Mohamed Nureldin Abdal.
A man rides past an old gun in Suakin, in the Red Sea state, October 10, 2011. Mohamed. Photo: Reuters/ Mohamed Nureldin Abdal.
Restoration. Photo: Reuters/ Mohamed Nureldin Abdal.
