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Suakin is a port city in Northern Sudan. Once considered the height of medieval luxury on the Red Sea, the old city built of coral is now in ruins.
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مسجد السيد تاج السر الميرغني
بوابة كتشنر, Kitchener Gate
The location of the old city, now mostly in ruins. Highlights include Khorshid Effendi’s House, the Hanafi Mosque and the Shafai Mosque. The ticket office is located at the entrance to the island, after the causeway.
By ferry
There is a ferry from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, that takes 12-14 hours and departs every two days. Vehicles can be transported.
By plane
The nearest airport is the Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU).
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