
(photo:
jintonic)
The Nubians (Arabic: نوبي, Nuubi) are an ethnic group in southern Egypt and northern Sudan.
The Nubian Tribes in Sudan inhabit the region between Halfa in the north to north Aldaba in the south. The main Nubian tribes are from north to south are: Halfaweyen, Sikut (Sickkout), Mahas and Danagla. They speak different dialects of the Nubian language.
In ancient times Nubians were depicted by Egyptians as having very dark skin, often shown with hooped earrings and with braided or extended hair. During the Arab invasions and settlement in Africa, ancient Nubians were famous for their skill and precision with the bow and the use of adding deadly poison to their arrows.
taken during my trip to south egypt.....August 16, 2006....KEE