Sudan Collection (#4)

Sudan and South Sudan with borders
Color satellite image of Sudan, South Sudan and neighbouring countries, with borders

Sudan and South Sudan
Color satellite image of Sudan, South Sudan and neighbouring countries

Sudan with borders and mask
Color satellite image of Sudan, with borders and mask

Juba, South Sudan. Barges transporting goods on the river Nile

Unity State, South Sudan. The landscape phtographed from the air

Leer, Unity State, South Sudan. Aerial view of the city

Aweil, South Sudan. Disused railway, built by the British Colonialists

Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan. The sun sets on the swamps

Tribe, Child, Mundari
Svetlin Yosifov

Mundari games
Svetlin Yosifov

Woman guard
Svetlin Yosifov

Portrait at Sunrise, Lopit man, South Sudan
Francisco Mendoza Ruiz

Native of the Dinka tribe, white Nile, mending his drum; The Nile Valley above Khartum, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Native of the Dinka tribe, white Nile, mending his drum; The Nile Valley above Khartum, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

View of the White Nile; The Nile Valley above Khartum, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View of the White Nile; The Nile Valley above Khartum, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Doum palm of the Soudan; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences...1875. Creator: Unknown
Doum palm of the Soudan; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Women of Kassala carrying water; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Women of Kassala carrying water; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Kassala; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Kassala; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Death of the Khalifa, 1899, (c1900). Creator: Harold Robert Millar
The Death of the Khalifa, 1899, (c1900). Abdallahi ibn Muhammad, styled Khalifat al-Mahdi (usually rendered as Khalifa')

The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman, 1898, (c1900). The Battle of Omdurman was fought during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan between a British-Egyptian expeditionary force

The Battle of Omdurman: The Defence of the Khalifa's Black Flag, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Omdurman: The Defence of the Khalifa's Black Flag, 1898, (c1900). Episode during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan

After Atbara: Brothers in Arms, 1898, (c1900). Creator: F. D
After Atbara: Brothers in Arms, 1898, (c1900). Second Sudan War: Anglo-Egyptian forces defeated 15, 000 Sudanese rebels, called Mahdists or Dervishes, on the banks of the River Atbara

The Emir Mahmud Under Guard, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Emir Mahmud Under Guard, 1898, (c1900). African leader captured after the Battle of Atbara, during the Second Sudan War

Storming of Firket, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Storming of Firket, c1900. The Battle of Ferkeh (or Firket) occurred during the Mahdist War in which an army of the Mahdist Sudanese was surprised and routed by Egyptian forces

The Mahdist War in Sudan, Cartoon from "Abu Nazzara Zarka" (The Man with the Blue Glasses, Paris)
The Mahdist War in Sudan, Cartoon from "Abu Nazzara Zarka" (The Man with the Blue Glasses, Paris, 3rd March, 1883), 1883. Private Collection

Le village negre d'Omdourman; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le village negre d'Omdourman; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Khartoum et Omdourman (Le confluent des deux Nils); Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Khartoum et Omdourman (Le confluent des deux Nils); Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Vue de Karthoum; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Vue de Karthoum; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Un village de Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Un village de Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Types de Bicharins; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Types de Bicharins; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Femmes Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Femmes Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Guerriers Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Guerriers Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Une tempete de sable s'avancant sur Khartoum; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Une tempete de sable s'avancant sur Khartoum; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Les berges du Nil a Ouadi-Halfa; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Jules Gervais-Courtellemont
Les berges du Nil a Ouadi-Halfa; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

La seconde cataracte a Ouadi-Halfa; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
La seconde cataracte a Ouadi-Halfa; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Confluent des deux Nils; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Confluent des deux Nils; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Un aspect du Sudd; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Un aspect du Sudd; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Afrique Orientale; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Afrique Orientale; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Afrique Du Nord-Est; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Afrique Du Nord-Est; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914.. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Map, Afrique Equatoriale; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Map, Afrique Equatoriale; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

A Mule Battery in Action at Handoub during the recent Suakim Campaign, 1886. Creator: Unknown
A Mule Battery in Action at Handoub during the recent Suakim Campaign, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The recent Soudan Campaigns - The Queen at Windsor Castle Distributing Medals, 1886 Creator: Unknown
The recent Soudan Campaigns--The Queen at Windsor Castle Distributing Medals for Distinguished Conduct in the Field, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Tunic (Jibbeh), Sudan, 1885/99. Creator: Unknown
Tunic (Jibbeh), Sudan, 1885/99

Mundari
Svetlin Yosifov

Mundari's life, SOUTH SUDAN
Svetlin Yosifov

Mundari Boys
Svetlin Yosifov

Boy from Mundari collects cow dung
Svetlin Yosifov

Mundari cattle boy, South Sudan
Svetlin Yosifov

Mundari child with AK47
Svetlin Yosifov

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"Sudan: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Exploration" Embarking on a journey through Sudan is like unraveling the threads of time itself. This captivating land, depicted on the political map of Africa, holds within its borders a rich tapestry of historical events and cultural wonders. One cannot delve into Sudan's history without encountering figures such as General C Gordon and Colonel Lith. The Battle of Abu Klea in 1885 stands as a testament to their bravery and strategic prowess. As we trace their footsteps on the map of Africa illustrating travels of explorers, we are transported back to an era where courage clashed with adversity. But Sudan is not just about battles; it is also about the resilience and innocence found in its people. Dinka children collecting shea butter fruit remind us that amidst turmoil, life continues to thrive. Their smiles reflect the enduring spirit that defines this nation. Omdurman emerges from history's pages as a city steeped in legend and conquests. Its name resonates with tales echoing through generations - stories etched onto maps illustrating travels across Africa by intrepid explorers seeking new horizons. Yet amid triumphs lie moments tinged with sorrow. The death of General Gordon at Khartoum on January 26th, 1885 remains etched in our collective memory. It serves as a poignant reminder that even great men can fall victim to the ebb and flow of fate. Sudan's allure extends beyond its tumultuous past; it encompasses breathtaking landscapes too. Pyramids rise majestically at Meroe archaeological site – silent witnesses to ancient civilizations that once thrived here. These structures stand tall against time itself, inviting us to ponder their secrets. As we gaze upon an old map depicting Sudan/Khartoum from 1835, we witness how this land has evolved over centuries - transforming into what it is today: a vibrant mosaic woven into the fabric of Africa.