What to See in Aswan Governorate
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Philae Temple
A magnificent temple consecrated to Isis. It has been moved by UNESCO to save it from flooding caused by the dam construction.
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Temple of Horus in Edfu
The Temple of Edfu is an Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt.
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Nubian Villages
Explore the authentic villages scattered over Elephantine and marvel at the traditional, richly decorated houses.
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Temple of Kom Ombo
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt.
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Aswan High Dam
The Aswan Dam, or more specifically since the 1980s, the Aswan High Dam, is one of the world's largest embankment dams, which was built…
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Nubian Museum
The Nubian Museum is an archaeological museum located in Aswan, Upper Egypt.
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Unfinished obelisk
The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt…
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Saint Simeon Monastery
A monumental monastery that served as a fortress when resisting to Islam conquest. Its fortification walls seem impressive even today.
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Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel is a historic site comprising two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near…
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Ed Dakka Temple
Ad-Dakka was a place in Lower Nubia. It is the site of the Greco-Roman Temple of Dakka, dedicated to Thoth, the god of wisdom in the ancient…
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Maharraqa
Temple of Al-Maharraqa is an ancient Egyptian Temple dedicated to Isis and Serapis.
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Sehel Island
Explore this Nubian village with many traditional houses and stop by to chat with the friendly villagers. Note the cliff inscriptions.
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Wadi es-Sebua Temple
Wadi es-Sebua, or Valley of the Lions, is the site of two New Kingdom Egyptian temples, including one speos temple constructed by the 19th…
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Kalabsha Temple
The Temple of Kalabsha is an ancient Egyptian temple that was originally located at Bab al-Kalabsha, approximately 50 km south of Aswan.In…
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Nubia Lake
Lake Nasser is a vast reservoir in southern Egypt and northern Sudan. It is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world.
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Famine Stela
The Famine Stela is an inscription written in Egyptian hieroglyphs located on Sehel Island in the Nile near Aswan in Egypt, which tells of…
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Lake Nasser
This large artificial lake is a popular tourist destination for fishing, cruising and crocodile watching.
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