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Khartum, Hauptstadt des Sudan.
| Article ID | AF0646 |
Title | Khartum, Hauptstadt des Sudan. |
Description | View of the capital Khartoum in Sudan, Africa. Below an index from A - J. From "Das Buch für Alle."; Publisher Hermann Schönlein |
| Year | ca. 1880 |
Artist | Anonymus |
Historical Description | In 1821, Khartoum was established 24 kilometres north of the ancient city of Soba, by Ibrahim Pasha, the son of Egypt's ruler, Muhammad Ali Pasha, who had just incorporated Sudan into his realm. Originally, Khartoum served as an outpost for the Egyptian Army, but the settlement quickly grew into a regional centre of trade. It also became a focal point for the slave trade. Later, it became the administrative center of Sudan and official capital. |
| Place of Publication | Stuttgart |
| Dimensions (cm) | 32,5 x 52 cm |
| Condition | Centerfold and tears at lower margin perfetly restored |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Wood engraving |
Reproduction:
39.00 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )