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Aswan Destinations

Aswan is a city on the Nile River that has served as the strategic and commercial entry point for southern Egypt since the old days. It is home to important archaeological monuments such as the Philae Temple complex, which is located on Agilkia Island close to the famous Aswan Dam.

Philae Temple

Philae Temple is a Ptolemaic temple devoted to the goddess Isis, located in the center of the island. The complex is surrounded by smaller structures constructed at varying eras by different pharaohs, making its exact dating impossible to ascertain.

Temple Of Abu Simbel

During the time of Ramses II (1279–1213 BC), two ancient Egyptian temples were cut out of the rock on the west bank of the Nile to form the complex known as the Temple of Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel is well-known for its enormous sculptures of Ramses II and Nefertari.

Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk was constructed in the 18th dynasty under Hatshepsut's rule, but it was eventually abandoned before it could be completed. It is regarded as the oldest obelisk from prehistoric Egypt. The obelisk now stands as an outdoor museum.

Aswan Museum

The Aswan Museum is located southeast of Elephantine Island and was opened to the public in 1912. This museum displays antiquities salvaged from the flooding of the Nile with the construction of the Aswan Low Dam. It features displays depicting the city's everyday life and cultural and religious growth throughout the ages.

Nubian Village And Museum

The Nubian Village is home to the native Nubian people, who are renowned for their architecture, history, rituals, traditions, and even their style of life, which combines beautiful, colorful settings with unique clothing.

The Nubian Museum was created by architect Muhammad Al-Hakim and opened to the public in 1998. It is a structure housing a 5,000-piece collection depicting Nubia's history and culture, with a few monuments that were preserved from the Nile's flooding during the completion of the High Dam.