Kulb
Kulb is a village on the Nile in northern Sudan. It has been inhabited since the time of the Christian kingdom of Makuria. Until the 15th century, it was in a remote area, serving as a retreat for Christians in Nubia.- Type: Village
- Description: human settlement
- Also known as: “Kulb East”, “Kulb,Kulb East,Kulba”, and “Kulba”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kulubnarti.
Kulubnarti
Island
Kulubnarti is a 1 mile long island in northern Sudan. Located on the Nile, around 100 miles south of the Egyptian border, it is part of the village of Kulb.
Kulb
- Categories: human settlement and locality
- Location: Northern State, Sudan, Sahel, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
21.05191° or 21° 3′ 7″ northLongitude
30.66513° or 30° 39′ 55″ eastElevation
190 metres (623 feet)Open location code
7GHG3M28+Q3OpenStreetMap ID
node 4154121116OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
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Satellite Map
Discover Kulb from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Arabic to Irish—“Kulb” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Dakki and Kulb West.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kulb Island and S Cemetery (21-S-46).
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