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Cinema of Sudan
History of films and cinema in Sudan
markoub
thumb|Markoob
Markoob or markoub (; plural Marakib) is a type of footwear designed for Sudanese men crafted from animal skins. Alongside the white turban, jalabiya, waistcoat, top, and trousers, the Markoob forms part of the Sudanese national attire. In the past, there existed a female counterpart although it has now become a rarity. It has a historical evolution starting with the "Claudo" shoe, followed by "Abu Adina," leading to the enduring traditional Sudanese shoe.
kaskara
alt=|thumb|A Sudanese Kaskara Sword with scabbard
thumb|Kaskara sword and wooden handle, Tropenmuseum, Netherlands.
The kaskara is a type of traditional sword, which is characteristic of Sudan, Chad, and Eritrea. The blade of the kaskara was usually about a yard long, double edged and with a spatulate tip. While most surviving examples are from the 19th century, the type is believed to have originated around the early 14th century, and may represent a localized survival of the straight, double-edged medieval Arab sword. The kaskara was worn horizontally across the back or between the upper ar
Cinema in Sudan: Conversations with Gadalla Gubara
2008 French documentary film
music of Sudan
History of musical culture in Sudan
Sudanese literature
history of oral and written literature in Sudan
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History of photography in Sudan