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Banganarti
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Banganarti
Banganarti is a small village in Sudan. It is situated 10 kilometres from Old Dongola, the capital of Makuria. The site includes the remains of a medieval Christian church. The site was originally a church dating back to the 7th century, then it was demolished and a church was built on its ruins in the 11th century AD.
Site Information
Country: Sudan
District: Northern State
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 7th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Kingdom of Makuria
Later Cultures: Mixed
Site Features: Christian Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Banganarti
Date of Submission: 2022
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Elevation: 243 m
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