آثار الدولة السنارية في أوسط إقليم الجزيرة : الواقع و المستقبل

Abstract EN

This paper will shed lite on the archaeological sites that go back to the Fung kingdom in the middle of the Gezira Reach.

The main objective is to highlight the archaeological existence in the area that has not previously a focus of research.

There are many archaeological sites that go back to this period and other sites belonging to prehistoric and historic period were not placed on the archaeological map of Sudan.

The paper also tries to develop a plan for tourism investment in this region, and promote it, especially as it contains many archaeological sites, including the site of Arbaji.

The paper relied on the fieldwork methodology that adopted the archaeological survey, in addition to collecting the oral heritage about archaeological sites and the region in general.

It is worth mentioning that the yield of this work is the displaying the Arbaji site with its cultural components, as it is trying to promote it for tourism.

As well, the survey recorded eight archaeological sites that haven’t been known before.

The paper recommends further studies in the area concerned and neighboring areas because the sites are significantly destroyed.

It also draws the attention of the official authorities to look after the tourism possibilities of the region, which should be used optimally.