KABODI (site code KBD)
KBD001 (91/38)
Kabodi E, Cemetery - Napatan
Small cemetery area on low terraces to E of village, in area marked by
gravelly surface, occasional small boulders and small quantities of sherds.
KBD002 (91/23) c.19°42.85/30°23.2
Gezira Kabodi, Diffi - Islamic
A well preserved fortified mudbrick diffi with corner towers, facing the
N end of Dabaki island.
KBD003 (91/11)
Kabodi NE, Occupation - Kerma
On the S side of the khor running down to Kabodi village, close to minor
rock outcrops. The site is marked by a number of scatters of Kerma
sherds with no evidence for structural remains. A few lithics and sherds
were recovered near prominent outcrops immediately N of the khor.
KBD004 (91/40)
Sh.Mohammed SE, Occupation - Prehistoric?
SE of the hamlet on gravel spreads E of the road are extensive scatters
of lithic material and sherds. Closer to the houses around large boulders
are further spreads of medieval sherds. Among the rocks, one delicately
balanced boulder forms a ‘rock gong’.
KBD005 (91/39) 19°44.417/30°23.181
Sheikh Mohammed Fadol, Rock Drawings,
Two small groups of rock drawings on large granite boulders on the S and
E sides of the hamlet.
a) 3 drawings close together on E facing boulders E of the road close
to khor.
b) Drawings including giraffe and antelope? on boulders W of the road,
just N of the modern cemetery.
KBD006 (91/41) 19°44.401/30°23.21
Sheikh Mohammed NE, Tomb/shrine - Islamic
N of the rock outcrops, E of the road, a single grave/shrine outlined
in stone. Not apparently associated with one individual but known
as ‘Safa Merwa’.
KBD007 (91/43) 19°44.889/ 30°22.82
Hillat al Arab S, Occupation- Medieval
The area of halfa-covered dunes and cultivation close to the river, S
of the village has considerable scatters of Christian pottery although the
site of presumed settlement was not located.
KBD008 (91/42) 19°45.062/30°22.830
Hillat al Arab, Fortification - Medieval?
At the S end of the village, on a line of halfa-covered dunes close to
the river, extensive spreads of rubble mark the site of a fortified site.
The outline of its E side survives with a heavy stone wall c.50m long with
rectangular corner towers and defended gateway in its central section.
Little trace of the W side of the site survives. No diagnostic sherd
material was recovered and the date of the site is uncertain.
KBD009
19°45.27/30°22.62
Oshiindiffi, Fortification, Medieval?
Large subrectangular enclosure with corner towers close to river bank,
with cultivation to the east. Further ruined structures to south.
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