The Unfinished Obelisk is one of the most famous monoliths in Aswan. It is certainly the largest obelisk ever built, but it was never finished. It gives us a chance to learn more about how Hatshepsut was able to build such huge things in ancient Egypt and the New Kingdom of Egypt.Read More
Elephantine Island is 1,200 meters long from north to south and 400 meters wide at its widest point. It and the other nearby islands can be seen from the slope of the west bank of the Nile. They are just downstream of the First Nile River, on the border between Upper Egypt and Lower Nubia....Read More
Kalabsha Temple is one of the best things to see in Aswan which is known as the most beautiful city on the Nile River because it has been everyone’s favorite place to spend winters since the 19th century.Read More
Qasr Ibrim was built on top of the three capes on the eastern bank of the Nile, 70 meters above the river. While the lagoon has sometimes revealed a land bridge connecting the island to the mainland, it is more often an island today. This complex is now the last on Lake Nasser before Abu...Read More
Amada Temple is the oldest temple found in Nubia. It's moved and changed hands many times over the years, but it's still a great place to visit, especially if you're going to take a Lake Nasser cruise.Read More
