Wooden boats still kings of the Nile for Sudan's fisherman
China Daily | Updated: 2017-08-16 08:47
KHARTOUM, Sudan - Wooden boats in Sudan are still favored today as a means of crossing the Nile River, particularly during seasonal flooding.
The islanders and fishermen heavily depend on these traditional boats to transport goods and personal belongings.
Wooden boat-building still endures in Sudan, where the vessels, known locally as "marakib", have a long history.
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