The area is large enough to fill a days wanderings. Even if things are only partly excavated, and not restored, you can get a pretty good view of what has been. The pyramids around are burial monuments, and between the railway line and the Nile, a temple to the god Amun is found. Simple accomodation in a village close to the ruin area. Going back to Atbara or to Shendi will be very tempting, even if it will take a couple of hours either way.
Train is the best way to move up and down the Nile, but buses and lorries is another choice.
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