Historical Sites in South Sudan

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.

 

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