Suakin Archipelago

The Suakin Archipelago stretches along the African shore of the Red Sea, south of the island port of Suakin. Its low islets include rocky land formed from raised coral, with reefs and shallow water between them. Suakin was a centre of trade and a departure point for pilgrims crossing to Jeddah. Sailors navigating this coast had to find their way among the islands and reefs before reaching the harbour.