The historical events that have occurred in South Sudan left a lot of sites some of which are connected with the colonial rule. Others are linked up with the struggle of people of South Sudan beginning from 1955-2005. These historical sites include British garrison, the execution and burial sites, old missionary centers, explorers trails, slave trade market, monuments among others
The best known historic sites are:-
Torit:
The town where the first struggle of the people of South Sudan started in 1955 led by a group of Southern military officers in 1955
Himodonge:
The burial site of 1955 Torit rebellion martyrs about 6kms south east Torit Town.
The famous Tamarind Tree:
Was the resting point of Sir, Samuel Baker at Nimule when he was exploring the source of the Nile in 1869.
Diem Zubair:
Was the biggest slave trade market centre.
The mausoleum of late Dr. John Garang in Juba:
This is the burial ground for late Dr. John Garang the liberator of South Sudan.
Commando:
Was the former command post of commander in chief of SPLA late Lt.General Dr. John Garang De-mabior during operation jungle storm around Aswa River in mid nine tees (1990’s).
King George’s House:
The house of the former British king during the Second World War.
The mausoleum of late Rev. (father) Saturnino Ohure:
The great catholic priest who deserve not only the title but a martyr, a hero and revolutionary. He played a very great role in supporting the struggle of the people of Southern Sudan. He was killed in Uganda.
Liye:
A small stream in eastern Mundri County, western equatorial state which came to exist as a result of volcanic activity which a complete clan that was living around the area.
Budwee Tomb:
The tomb of the Zande king who resisted the colonial rule. He was buried in Yambio with a number of beautiful ladies.