In this present-day country, the Funj people formed the Sennar Sultanate, and this nation is associated with legendary headless creatures known as Blemmyes.
In this present-day country, the Funj people formed the Sennar Sultanate, and this nation is associated with legendary headless creatures known as Blemmyes. The ancient cities of Meroe and Napata lie in this present-day country and both served as capitals of the Kingdom of Kush, when this region was known as Nubia. Along this country's northern border the construction of the Aswan High Dam resulted in the creation of Lake Nasser, and its capital is located at the confluence of the Blue and White branches of the Nile. For 10 points, name this African country south of Egypt which contains Darfur, and has its capital at Khartoum.
In this present-day country, the Funj people formed the Sennar Sultanate, and this nation is associated with legendary headless creatures known as Blemmyes.
Republic of the Sudan