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Aswan
THE UNFINISHED OBELISK
The unfinished obelisk lies in the granite quarries of Aswan and dates back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. It is the largest obelisk the ancient Egyptians attempted to carve, but it was l...
THE ABU SIMBEL TEMPLE
The Abu Simbel temple complex is located in southern Egypt near Aswan and comprises two temples built by King Ramses II: the Great Temple of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. The Great Tem...
ASWAN DAM
The Aswan Dam, also known as the Aswan High Dam, is located on the Nile River in southern Egypt and is one of the country's most important engineering projects. Built between 1960 and 1970 to con...
THE NUBIAN MUSEUM
The Nubian Museum in Aswan is an architectural masterpiece designed by engineer Mahmoud El-Hakim and opened in 1997. Its aim is to rescue and preserve the antiquities and heritage of Nubia, which was...
THE TEMPLE OF AMADA
The Temple of Amada is the oldest Egyptian temple in Nubia, dating back to the 18th Dynasty (built by Thutmose III and Amenhotep II). It is renowned for its vibrant reliefs and colors, which have been...
THE TEMPLE OF WADI EL-SEBUA
Wadi es-Sebua Temple Known as the "Valley of the Lions" due to the Avenue of Sphinxes lined with lion-headed statues, it was built by King Ramses II (19th Dynasty) as a "half-rock"...
THE KALABSHA TEMPLE
The Temple of Kalabsha is the largest freestanding stone temple in Nubia, built during the Roman era (circa 30 BC) on the ruins of an older temple from the reign of Amenhotep II. Dedicated to the Nubi...
THE TOMBS OF ELKAB
The Elkab Tombs are located in the ancient city of Elkab, north of Edfu, and are among the most important sites shedding light on Egypt's history during the Second Intermediate Period and the begi...
ELEPHANTINE ISLAND
Elephantine Island is one of Aswan's most beautiful historical islands, located in the heart of the Nile and boasting a fascinating blend of archaeological sites and colorful Nubian villages. Once...
SEHEL ISLAND
Sehel Island is one of Aswan's most famous islands, renowned as the "rock library" of the Nile, boasting over 250 rock carvings dating back to various periods. Its most notable feature i...
GEBEL EL-SILSILA
Gebel el-Silsila è la più grande cava di arenaria dell'antico Egitto, situata sulle rive del Nilo tra Edfu e Kom Ombo. Fu la principale fonte di pietra con cui furono costruiti la ma...
NUBIAN VILLAGE
The Nubian villages in Aswan are among the most vibrant and colorful destinations in Egypt. More than just archaeological sites, they offer a living cultural experience, allowing you to immerse yourse...