ABSTRACT

First published in 1994. The story of Suakin has in the past been told in numerous ways and styles, each narration explicating one of the many facets of this enigmatic island. Suakin has been analysed from military, economic, political and social perspectives that looked as far back as 641 AD when the town first came into contact with the outside world. But all stories told about Suakin have been about its inhabitants, its visitors and invaders, friends and enemies. This is the first story about the actual island; the physical mass.

chapter 1|5 pages

The Town of Suakin

chapter 2|4 pages

The Story of Suakin

chapter 3|4 pages

Domestic Life in Suakin

chapter 4|1 pages

Roshans: Casement Windows

chapter 5|16 pages

Earlier and Larger Turkish Houses

chapter 6|24 pages

The Smaller Turkish Houses

chapter 7|10 pages

Zawias and Mosques

chapter 8|13 pages

Egyptian Style Buildings

chapter 9|2 pages

Military Buildings

chapter 10|16 pages

Building Methods

chapter 11|29 pages

Woodwork