Aswan Nubian City A city on the south western edge of the Nile River, Aswan is southern Egypt’s largest commercial and strategic gateway. It includes important archaeological sites such as the Philae temple close to the landmark Aswan Dam, and on Agilkia island. Philae’ ruins also include the Temple of Isis, built in the Second […]
It was was considered one of the most important achievements of the last century in Egypt, for many years symbolizing the New Era after 1952. Today It provides Egypt with water and electricity, and secures the country from the risk of the destructive inundation of the River Nile. After the revolution of July 1952 against […]
Temple of Philae in Aswan Philae Island was a rocky island in the middle of the River Nile. It was called in Hieroglyphic “Apo” which means Ivory. It was also known by the Greek “Elephantine”, most probably because it was an important centre of trade, especially for ivory. The Ancient Egyptians built a beautiful and […]
Nubian Village in Aswan Many Nubians used to live in the valley of the Nile south of Aswan. However, the artificial Lake Nasser created by the construction of the high dam flooded many Nubian villages. As a result, more than 100,000 Nubian inhabitants of the area were relocated to villages north of Aswan and around […]
Aswan Nile Felluca Tour – Aswan Day Trip Enjoy sailing by the river nile in a Nile felluca in Aswan during sunset. This is a very romantic trip where you can sail in the magnificent river watch the countryside and the simple life on the banks of the river in a traditional boat. The Felluca […]