THE SENNAR DAM

Sennar is now more famous for its dam than for its Sultanate. In fact, the dam even drew historical cover to him. This art book was the first modern dam on the Nile. As the keystone of the Gezira irrigation System (see box to "Wad Medani"), it was completed in 1925 and it was he who caused Egyptians, concerned about the possible decrease in flow in their territory, to conclude an agreement with the English to limit this type of construction.

The dam (sadd) of Sennar is the unmistakable of Gezira. It is right in the east of the city now on the edge of water restraint, which attracts thousands of birds every year. Pastured sheep on the green banks. The banks are covered with plants with many trees, including trees planted there! The canal system would give Sennar almost an air from the Netherlands, if there was no heat. What a change when we come from Khartoum to the rainy season!

For the visit, ask the "khazan" (the "reserve") for a Rick-shaw. But we can get there very well. The track is right on the dam on which you can walk, while paying attention to traffic. Be aware that photos are prohibited, either from the dam or from the water. The place is strategic, as we say.