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Omdurman

Omdurman (Arabic: ???? ??????????, romanized: Umm Durm??n) is a major city in Sudan. It is the second most populous city in the country, located in the State of Khartoum. Omdurman lies on the west bank of the River Nile, opposite and northwest of the capital city of Khartoum. It is on the Nile river and acts as an important road hub, with the Nile boosting transportation even further. Etymology The name Omdurman (Umm Durm??n) literally translates as "Mother of Durm??n", but who she was or might have been is unknown. History After the siege of Khartoum, followed by the building there of the tomb of the Mahdi after his death from typhus, the city grew rapidly. However, in the Battle of Omdurman in 1898 (which actually took place in the nearby village...

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