Strange Sudanese Blade

Lew · 24th May 2008, 07:30 PM

Jim

I wish the Sudan was more friendly towards Westerners these days would love to go there and do some research. Maybe there is a museum in Khartoum that we can contact the curator there might have some answers for us ?

http://sudan.usembassy.gov/places_to_visit.html

Lew

Jim McDougall · 24th May 2008, 09:17 PM

Hi Lew,
Its really good to hear from you. I completely agree, but with todays ever worsening geopolitical nightmare not too likely. I had a good friend who owns a very comprehensive collection of Sudanese material as he was an archaeologist who worked on sites there. Even several years ago while in Khartoum receiving a Doctorate at the University, he experienced many instances of violence there. Questions I had sent with him there were pretty much left without result. It seems that political unrest far overshadows historical pursuits.

I felt fortunate that in my working at an international airport, I often became acquainted with people from many countries. There were many from Africa working there, and they came from many countries and tribes. Speaking with them and so many people from many other countries was one of the truly fascinating aspects of my job. They always became excited when I would ask questions, and it was gratifying to see them light up with pride to see such interest in thier cultures.

It truly would be great to visit these places!!!

Thanks again Lew,
All the best,
Jim

24th May 2008, 07:30 PM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Jim I wish the Sudan was more friendly towards Westerners these days would love to go there and do some research. Maybe there is a museum in Khartoum that we can contact the curator there might have some answers for us ? http://sudan.usembassy.gov/places_to_visit.html Lew

24th May 2008, 09:17 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,619	Hi Lew, Its really good to hear from you. I completely agree, but with todays ever worsening geopolitical nightmare not too likely. I had a good friend who owns a very comprehensive collection of Sudanese material as he was an archaeologist who worked on sites there. Even several years ago while in Khartoum receiving a Doctorate at the University, he experienced many instances of violence there. Questions I had sent with him there were pretty much left without result. It seems that political unrest far overshadows historical pursuits. I felt fortunate that in my working at an international airport, I often became acquainted with people from many countries. There were many from Africa working there, and they came from many countries and tribes. Speaking with them and so many people from many other countries was one of the truly fascinating aspects of my job. They always became excited when I would ask questions, and it was gratifying to see them light up with pride to see such interest in thier cultures. It truly would be great to visit these places!!! Thanks again Lew, All the best, Jim