What to See in Aswan
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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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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 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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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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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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Nubian Museum
The Nubian Museum is an archaeological museum located in Aswan, Upper Egypt.
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Maharraqa
Temple of Al-Maharraqa is an ancient Egyptian Temple dedicated to Isis and Serapis.
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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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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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Dakka Cave
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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Lake Nasser
This large artificial lake is a popular tourist destination for fishing, cruising and crocodile watching.
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Temple of Dendur
The Temple of Dendur is an ancient Egyptian temple built by the Roman governor of Egypt, Petronius, around 15 B.C., as one of many Egyptian…
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Gerf Hussein
The temple of Gerf Hussein was dedicated to pharaoh Ramesses II and built by the Setau, Viceroy of Nubia.
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Gebel Al-Silsila
Gebel el-Silsila or Gebel Silsileh is 65 km north of Aswan in Upper Egypt, where the cliffs on both sides close to the narrowest point…
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Tours & Activities
4.5 (150) Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village
4.2 (381) Aswan: Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer
4.2 (127) Luxor: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel Private Tour & Entry Fees
4.7 (167) From Luxor: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Private All-Inclusive Tour
4.2 (12) Aswan: Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer
4.3 (4) From Luxor: Private Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour & Lunch
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