Kulb

Kulb is a village on the Nile in northern . 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 .
  • Type: Village
  • Description: human settlement
  • Also known as: Kulb East”, “Kulb,Kulb East,Kulba”, and “Kulba

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kulubnarti.

Island
is a 1 mile long island in northern . Located on the Nile, around 100 miles south of the border, it is part of the village of Kulb.

Kulb

Latitude
21.05191° or 21° 3′ 7″ north
Longitude
30.66513° or 30° 39′ 55″ east
Elevation
190 metres (623 feet)
Open location code
7GHG3M28+Q3
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4154121116
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
371974
Wiki­data ID
Q1738160
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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.
  • Arabic: كولب
  • Dutch: Kulb
  • French: Kulb
  • German: Kulb
  • Irish: Kulb

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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