Aswan
Aswan is a Nubian city in the south of Egypt located on the east bank of the Nile river connected to Cairo with train stations, railways and domestic flights,its the population almost about 900,000, The city of Aswan is about 85 meters above sea level, it is 879 km from Cairo, and its area about 34,608 km2.Aswan, Egypt is a city that is steeped in history and culture, and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Located in the southern part of Egypt, on the east bank of the Nile River, Aswan is a city that has been visited by tourists for centuries, and is known for its stunning monuments, beautiful scenery, and rich cultural heritage. In this blog post, I will take you on a journey through the history of Aswan, and show you some of the hidden gems that make this city a must-visit destination in Egypt.
Abu Simbel temples
Abu Simbel | Egypt Tour Packages
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, in Nubia near Egypt’s southern border,is among the most amazing monuments of Egypt.
Abu Simbel Nefertari Temple
Small Temple at Abu Simbel | Egypt Tour Packages
The Temple of Hathor at Abu Simbel was built by Ramesses II to honor both Hathor as the goddess of love/music and his wife Nefertari as a deified queen.
Philae temple
Philae temple | Egypt Tour Packages
On the banks of the Nile is located the pearl of archaeological sites, the Temple of the Philae, one of the most important archaeological temples in Egypt
Edfu Temple
Edfu Temple | Egypt Tour Packages
This Ptolemaic temple, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand
Kalabsha Temple
Kalabsha Temple | Egypt Tour Packages
Kalabsha Temple was built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus, and was dedicated to the worship of the god Mandolis, the Nubian god of the sun.
Komombo Temple
Komombo Temple | Egypt Tour Packages
The Kom Ombo Temple is a sacred Ptolemaic temple co-dedicated to the crocodile deity Sobek and Horse (falcon-headed).
Nubia Museum
Nubia Museum | Egypt Tour Packages
The Nubia Museum, in Aswan, as a matter of fact, is deemed to be one of the most important Egyptian museums.
Unfinished obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan | Egypt Tour Packages
The Unfinished Obelisk was discovered in the early twentieth century after it had been covered by sand for thousands of years.
Elephantine Island
Elephantine Island Aswan | Egypt Tour Packages
The island of Elephantine is one of major Aswan attractions floating on the Nile. The island in 12000 meters situated in the center of the Nile.
Temple of Amada
Amada Temple | Egypt Tour Packages
The Temple of Amada is an ancient Egyptian temple located in Nubia, about 180 kilometers south of Aswan. It was built during the 18th Dynasty.
Wadi Es Sebua
Temple of Wadi Es-Sebua | Egypt Tour Packages
temple of Wadi Es-Sebua is located 50km south of Aswan Dam. This temple was built by Ramesses II and was dedicated to the god Amun and Ra-Horakhty.
Beit el Wali
Temple of Beit El-Wali | Nubia monuments | Egypt Tour Packages
Temple of Beit el-Wali is a rock-cut Ancient Egyptian temple in Nubia which was built by Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Temple of Derr
Temple of al Derr | Egypt Tour Packages
Temple of Derr or el-Derr is a rock-cut Egyptian temple in Lower Nubia. It was built during the 19th Dynasty by Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Temple of Ptah Garf Hussien
The Temple of Gerf Hussein in Nubia | Egypt Tour Packages
The temple of Gerf Hussein (originally known as Per Ptah, the
Temple of Dakka
The Temple of Dakka in Nubia | Egypt Tour Packages
Temple of Dakka, is one of the most recognized temples in Egypt, which can be climbed to enjoy views of Lake Nasser.
Tomb of Pennut
Tomb of Pennut, Egypt | Egypt Tour Packages
Penniut was an important official during the reign of the 20th Dynasty king Rameses VI (c. 1143–1136 BC). Although his tomb stands today here, in New Amada
Qubbet el Hawa
The Tombs Of The Nobles In Aswan | Egypt Tour Packages
Qubbet el-Hawa is a site on the western bank of the Nile, opposite Aswan, that serves as the resting place of ancient nobles.
Monastery of St Simeon
Monastery of St. Simeon, Aswan | Egypt Tour Packages
Remains of a mud-&-stone monastery founded in the 7th century & rebuilt in the 10th century.
Daraw Camel Market
Daraw Camel Market Aswan, Egypt |Egypt Tour Packages
Daraw has one of the largest camel markets in Egypt. Most of the camels come in caravans from Sudan.
Sehel island
Sehel Island | Beautiful Islands in Aswan | Egypt Tour Packages
Sehel Island is located in the Nile, about 2 miles southwest of Aswan in southern Egypt. It is a large island.
Nubian Village
Nubian Village | Aswan, Egypt | Egypt Tour Packages
In Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful.
El Kab Tombs
El-Kab | Egyptian Monuments | Egypt Tour Packages
El-Kab, located 15 km north of Edfu and 75 km south of Luxor. Elkab is a small village in Upper Egypt, near which are the remains of the ancient city Nekhb
The High Dam
Aswan High Dam | Egypt Tour Packages
The High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan.The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser
Gebel El Silsila
Gebel al-Silsila | Egypt Tour Packages
Known in Pharaonic times as Khenu (Place of Rowing), Gebel Silsilla was an important centre for the cult of the Nile.
Things to do in Aswan
Things to do in Aswan | Egypt Tour Packages
Aswan, located on the Nile River, has served as the important entrance to southern Egypt for trade and military purposes for many years.
