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Aswan (/ æ s ˈ w ɑː n, ɑː s-/, also US: / ˈ æ s w ɑː n, ˈ ɑː s-, ˈ æ z-/; Arabic: أسوان, romanized: ʾAswān [ʔɑsˈwɑːn]; Coptic: Ⲥⲟⲩⲁⲛ Souan) is a city in Southern Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.
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- 194 m (636 ft)
- Philae Temple. If you do one thing in Aswan, it should be to visit the beautiful Philae Temple. The Philae Temple is one of the best-preserved Ptolemaic temples in Egypt, joining the list with the temples of Dendera and Edfu.
- The Unfinished Obelisk. If it had been completed, this would have been the world’s largest obelisk. It was planned to be 42 meters high. Hatshepsut ordered the construction of this obelisk to complement the Lateran Obelisk, which can be seen at Karnak Temple in Luxor.
- Sofitel Old Cataract Hotel. The Sofitel Old Cataract Hotel is a historic, 5-star resort in Aswan. It was built in 1899 and the impressive guest list includes Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Tsar Nicholas II, Jimmy Carter, Princess Diana, just to name a few.
- Nubian Museum. This relatively new, well laid out museum is dedicated to Nubian culture and history. Cost: 140 EGP per adult, 70 EGP per student; 50 EGP camera ticket (to take photos with something other than a cellphone)
Aswan. Egypt, Africa. On the northern end of the First Cataract, marking ancient Egypt's southern frontier, Aswan has always been of great strategic importance. In ancient times it was a garrison town for the military campaigns against Nubia; its quarries provided the granite used for so many sculptures and obelisks.
May 1, 2024 · Aswān, city, capital of Aswān muḥāfaẓah (governorate), Egypt, on the east bank of the Nile River just below the First Cataract. It faces the island of Elephantine (modern Jazīrat Aswān), on which stand the ruins of the ancient city of Yeb. Aswān was the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt.
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Jul 2, 2022 · Aswan has always been an important city in Egypt and has acted as the country’s gateway to the rest of Africa for centuries. The area is unlike any other in Egypt and is famous for its distinct Nubian Culture.
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Aswan is Egypt’s radiant southern gem, with rich culture, compelling history, and stunning vistas of the Nile. This city beckons adventurers with its ancient monuments and enticing adventures. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, we have the best Aswan tours for you.
Aswan (Arabic: أسوان àswân) is the southernmost city of Egypt, some 870 km south of Cairo, just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, with a population of 275,000. Aswan is far more relaxed and smaller than Cairo and Luxor .
