Omdurman. 



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a yawning pit, or an acre or so of broken-down houses, 

 such as those in the Baggara quarter, which is now but 



THE GREAT SQUARE IN OMUURMAN WITH THE KHALIFA'S HOUSE (WITH FLAGSTAFF). 



a heap of mud. Although the place itself has a peculiar 

 fascination, perhaps on account of its history and the 

 many unlooked-for secrets these numerous walls may 



