Kandaka — The Sudan Knowledge Platform
Named for the Kandakas — the warrior queens of ancient Nubia — this site brings their spirit of clarity and resolve to today's questions about Sudan. Articles and analysis on the country's economy and development, alongside reflections on its past, culture, and the people who shape its future.
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From the Library
All books →The Sudan of the Three Niles: The Funj Chronicle
Abdalla Ahmed Abdalla
Translation and analysis of the Funj Chronicle the primary historical source on the Funj Sultanate and …
Smarthistory: Pylon of the Nubian Lion Temple at Naga
Smarthistory
An art historical analysis of the pylon of the Lion Temple at Naga, examining its Meroitic iconography - …
Ijtihad and Islamic Law Reform in Sudan
Alan Pearce
Study of the concept of ijtihad and its potential role in reforming Sudanese Islamic law.