The Archaeology of North Kordofan State; Comprehensive Archaeological Survey of the Kordofan Mountains

Abstract

Work on the Integrated Archaeological Project in North Kordofan, which is managed by the Department of Archeology - faculty of Arts -University of Khartoum, began in 2008 and included a number of seasons. The
work was particularly focused on the 2014 and 2016 seasons in the Kordofan Mountains area, which is located
east of the city of El Obeid and at its main entrance. The highway linking the city of El Obeid to the country’s
capital (Khartoum) divided the mountains into two northern and southern parts, each of which includes a number
of mountains, all of which were surveyed over two consecutive seasons, where the southern part was surveyed
first in the 2014-2015 season, and the northern part secondly in the 2014-2015 season. 2015 -2016. The results
of the survey revealed many sites representing various periods and several types of sites. It is certain that this
mountainous region, despite its rugged terrain and environmental conditions, contains important archaeological
sites that should be included in the map of Sudanese antiquities. Archaeological work must also continue until
the region gains its archaeological importance and identity, especially since this national wealth is vulnerable
to disappearance due to human and natural factors.