[145]See [note 71.]
[146]I believe this to be the island of Sukkot, above the second cataract, where I met with several ruins of Greek churches.
[147]See [note 72.]
[148]A similar tribute received by the kings or priests of Egypt, is represented in the beautiful historic bas-relief in the grotto of Dar el Waly, behind the temple of Kalabshe. See [note 73.]
[149]As to its revenues, I suppose.
[150]The latter remark leads me to suppose that by the expression, “territory of the cataracts,” the district between Wady Halfa and Philæ is meant.
[151]This proves that at the end of the 13th century, the prevailing religion of Nouba was still Christian.
[152]Besides marks in the ancient temples of their having been converted into churches, numerous ancient churches are seen in every part of the country between Wady Halfa and Assouan.
[154]This chapter is placed, by Macrizi, before the notices on the Bakt; but I have preferred placing it here.