Wadi Abu Dom
Valley in Sudan with archaeological sites
Wadi Abu Dom is an arid valley in Sudan. Situated in the Bayuda Desert, it runs from the central Bayuda approximately 150 km down to the Nile. Several archaeological sites, e.g. Umm Ruweim and the monastery of Ghazali are located at Wadi Abu Dom. In 2011, rock art, some of which is at least 5,000 years old, was discovered at 15 sites.[1]
References
- ^ "Ancient rock carvings found in Sudan". United Press International. May 13, 2011. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
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Saharan rock art
- Rock Art of South Oran
- Rock art of the Djelfa region
- Marhouma
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- Acacus Mountains
- Wadi Mathendous
- Mesak Settafet
- Uan Muhuggiag
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- Sabu-Jaddi
- Wadi Abu Dom
- Gabal El Uweinat
| Adrar Plateau |
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18°24′38″N 31°59′25″E / 18.4106°N 31.9903°E / 18.4106; 31.9903
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