دور ميناء سواكن في التواصل الإفريقي العربي و تنمية السياحة في السودان

Author

أحمد، حسن حسين إدريس

Source

مجلة القلزم للدراسات الآثارية و السياحية : علمية دورية محكمة

Publisher

مركز بحوث و دراسات دول حوض البحر الأحمر

Publication Date

2021-12-31

Country of Publication

Sudan

No. of Pages

33

Main Subjects

Economy and Commerce

English Abstract

The paper aimed at emphasizing the importance of Suakin the main port in Sudan from the 14th century until 1905, and the Red Sea which considered as one of the world>s purest sea.

The geographical location of the Red Sea had played a very important role in the relation between Africa and the Arab World.

Suakin was the main trading port on the Sudanese coast following the decline of an earlier port, (Aidab) to the north during the 15th century.

It focuses on how to preserve the cultural heritage with unique styles of architecture, and to help in restoring parts of Suakin, and consolidating other parts, in order to make the site more interesting for visitors and tourists.

Tourism industry has emerged as one of the world’s largest industries, and Suakin is rich in cultural and natural heritage, and local traditions.

Mallinson, 2012 mention that Suakin is the last remaining example of the Red Sea Architectural Style, built in Coral Blocks between the 15th and 20th c, untouched since the 1920’s, it has fallen into decay following the earthquake of May 12th 1938.

The decay of the abandoned Red Sea port Suakin has, during the last few years, attained an alarming stage.

However, restoration is still possible and desirable, not only for the preservation of the best examples of architecture but in order to keep alive a valuable building tradition and to attract attention to a site favored by a particular beauty and a pleasant climate, Hansen.

E.

1973 UNESCO.

Suakin is a port which witnessed a unique style typical Islamic city in terms of architecture, and the preservation and conservation work is to protect and stop the deterioration of the cultural heritage tangible and intangible to attract tourists to Suakin.

Suakin was one of the major ports and largest trading centre on the Red Sea, in the Sudan and as a gateway between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe since the 16th, (Geenlawl976).

It became a major port for trade and Hajj, forming the gateway by which Islam reached Sudan, and by Africa.

It is our duty towards the future generations of Sudan and the world cultural heritage, to carry urgent repairs and protect the remaining of the historical buildings, and develop a sustainable framework for the conservation of Suakin.

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-1423906

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