Aswan is the most important travel hub of southern Egypt. The area has many things to discover - Elephant island, the Temple of Philae, the Aswan Dam and Abu Simbel farther, which can be seen as a day trip from here.Aswan and its surroundings were known as Nubia in ancient times.You will find that today's demonstration, Aswan had more of an 'African feel' to it than any other city in Egypt. Although you might want to implement the 'Nubian dancers' in the expensive hotels a miss, getting a real taste of this ancient culture would be a great opportunity and an experience you'll never forget - the Nubian Cultural center is a good option here .
The city itself is located on the east bank of the Nile. Relax, visit a few mosques, but then get ready for adventure. The bazaar runs along the Corniche, which continues past the Ferial Gardens and the Nubian Museum, and continues to the cemetery, with its forest of cupolas surmounted tombs from the Fatimid period. Just east of the cemetery in the famous area quarries is the gigantic Unfinished Obelisk. Just south of this, two Graeco-Roman sarcophagi and an unfinished colossus remain half buried in the sand.
The West Bank is really worth a visit. Take a walk (or a bike trip) in the Nubian villages and green agricultural area near the Nile River and visit the many sites in the West Bank:
Tombs of the Nobles & Kubbet HawaThe hills of northern West Bank (al-Hawa Kubbet meaning windy dome) are filled with rock-cut tombs of the principles of the Old Kingdom to the Roman period. The 6th Dynasty tombs, some of which form linked family complexes, contain important biographical texts. Inside, the tombs are decorated with colorful murals depicting scenes of everyday life, hieroglyphic biographies and inscriptions telling of trips made by nobles in Africa.
Monastery of St. SimeonThe history of the monastery of San Simeon, dating from the 7th century, and survived long been a Christian stronghold in the south of Egypt until destroyed by Saladin in 1173. While still in use housed 300 monks, and may also receive up to 100 pilgrims at a time. The monastery was surrounded by a wall 10 meters high, and doubled as a fortress. Apparently, the monastery did not return to its original use after the destruction of Saladin.
Elephantine IslandElephantine Island is the largest of the Aswan area islands, and is one of the most ancient sites in Egypt, with artifacts dating to predynastic periods. This is probably due to its location near the first cataract of the Nile, which provided a natural border between Egypt and Nubia. As an island, was also easily defensible. In fact, the ancient city located in the south was also a fortress through much of its history. At one time, there was a bridge from the mainland to the island. One of its main attractions is its nilometer.Another major attraction is the ruins of the Temple of Khnum. Do not miss Animalia. It 's the small museum guide Mohamed, who collected all kinds of products and Nubian objects from nature around Aswan and Lake Nasser. You'll find lots of information about daily life in Nubia, and also the connections with the history of the pharaohs.
The botanical gardens on Kitchener IslandKitchner's Island is a botanical garden, full of exotic plants and trees imported from around the world. It 's a perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon in the shade. The island must be reached by boat, and is located on the opposite side of Elephantine Island from Aswan. The Island was given to Lord Kitchner for his campaigns in Sudan, and moved their and created his garden, importing plants and trees from around the world
The city itself is located on the east bank of the Nile. Relax, visit a few mosques, but then get ready for adventure. The bazaar runs along the Corniche, which continues past the Ferial Gardens and the Nubian Museum, and continues to the cemetery, with its forest of cupolas surmounted tombs from the Fatimid period. Just east of the cemetery in the famous area quarries is the gigantic Unfinished Obelisk. Just south of this, two Graeco-Roman sarcophagi and an unfinished colossus remain half buried in the sand.
The West Bank is really worth a visit. Take a walk (or a bike trip) in the Nubian villages and green agricultural area near the Nile River and visit the many sites in the West Bank:
Tombs of the Nobles & Kubbet HawaThe hills of northern West Bank (al-Hawa Kubbet meaning windy dome) are filled with rock-cut tombs of the principles of the Old Kingdom to the Roman period. The 6th Dynasty tombs, some of which form linked family complexes, contain important biographical texts. Inside, the tombs are decorated with colorful murals depicting scenes of everyday life, hieroglyphic biographies and inscriptions telling of trips made by nobles in Africa.
Monastery of St. SimeonThe history of the monastery of San Simeon, dating from the 7th century, and survived long been a Christian stronghold in the south of Egypt until destroyed by Saladin in 1173. While still in use housed 300 monks, and may also receive up to 100 pilgrims at a time. The monastery was surrounded by a wall 10 meters high, and doubled as a fortress. Apparently, the monastery did not return to its original use after the destruction of Saladin.
Elephantine IslandElephantine Island is the largest of the Aswan area islands, and is one of the most ancient sites in Egypt, with artifacts dating to predynastic periods. This is probably due to its location near the first cataract of the Nile, which provided a natural border between Egypt and Nubia. As an island, was also easily defensible. In fact, the ancient city located in the south was also a fortress through much of its history. At one time, there was a bridge from the mainland to the island. One of its main attractions is its nilometer.Another major attraction is the ruins of the Temple of Khnum. Do not miss Animalia. It 's the small museum guide Mohamed, who collected all kinds of products and Nubian objects from nature around Aswan and Lake Nasser. You'll find lots of information about daily life in Nubia, and also the connections with the history of the pharaohs.
The botanical gardens on Kitchener IslandKitchner's Island is a botanical garden, full of exotic plants and trees imported from around the world. It 's a perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon in the shade. The island must be reached by boat, and is located on the opposite side of Elephantine Island from Aswan. The Island was given to Lord Kitchner for his campaigns in Sudan, and moved their and created his garden, importing plants and trees from around the world
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