- ► Alexander the Great statue discovered in Turkey
- ► Neolithic Necklace Reconstructed in Jordan
- ► Thor Hammer Amulet Discovered in Sweden
- ► Evidence of prehistoric hunting discovered in Arabian desert
- ► Ancient settlement discovered in Turkey
- ► Ancient grave unearthed in Slovakia
- ► Medieval prayer beads discovered in Britain
- ► Qing Dynasty tombs discovered in China
- ► Ancient tombs uncovered at the cathedral of Notre Dame
- ► Administrative Centre discovered in Upper Egypt
Home
Sudan
Northern State
Sai Island
Sai Island
Sai Island
Sai is a large island in the Nile River in Nubia between the second and third cataracts in Sudan. Sai was intermittently occupied by the Egyptians during the New Kingdom. The island also includes ruins of an old Ottomans castle, Sai fortress (Sai Castle).
Site Information
Country: Sudan
District: Northern State
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: Second Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Egyptians
Later Cultures: Mixed
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Sai Island
Date of Submission: 2022
Exact Location
Elevation: 203 m
UNESCO
Weather In Site
- Humidity: %
- Wind:
Powered by: OpenWeatherMap
Rating
Related Sites
Page Access
Countries
Archaeological Sites in Sudan
Archaeological Sites in Northern State
Sai Island
Categories
Castles and Fortresses
Castles and Fortresses in Sudan
Castles and Fortresses in Northern State
Sai Island
UNESCO
Tentative Lists
Tentative Lists in Sudan
Sai Island
Add Your Comment
The published comments do not represent the opinion of our site, but express the opinion of their publishers.
Please Log in to post your comments about Sai Island.