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Shalfak
Shalfak
Shalfak
Shalfak is an ancient Egyptian fortress located on an island in the Lake Nubia (Lake Nasser) in the Northern State of Sudan. It was built during the time of the Middle Kingdom under the 12th dynasty pharaoh Senusret III (1878-1839 BC).
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Country: Sudan
District: Northern State
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: Second Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Egyptians
Later Cultures: Ancient Egyptians
Site Features: Ancient Egyptian Monuments
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