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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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