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Aswan Dam Aswan Dam is located at the bank of the Nile River, 900 kilometers south of Cairo, Egypt. The arc arch bridge type dam is 111 meters high, and the high dam rises out of the flat lake. The stone used for the dam is 17 times more than that of the Khufu Pyramid. The bottom is 180 meters wide, the top is 40 meters wide, and the length is 3830 meters. When it was built, it formed the Nasser Lake. Standing by the dam, you can overlook the vast and misty lake and mountain scenery of Nasser Reservoir. Egrets like flying in front of Xisai Mountain, fishing boats dotted with sparkling waves. In addition to the boundless water surface on both sides of the dam, there are many water conservancy facilities, which are rare in Egypt. Walking slowly from the main dam to the upstream, you can see the emergency spillway on the right, and the power station with grand scale of the dam on the left. The low-lying areas are characterized by the low and high brown soil steps, the mound stones and yellow sand on the bank, all of which have left the historical marks of the construction of that year. -
Agilkia Island This island is located near the old Aswan Dam, and there are Isis Temple, Trajan Pavilion, Dikrisimon Gate and Netanybo Pavilion on the island. There are also some vegetation areas and a cafe on the island. -
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Temple of Philae The temple of Philae is dedicated to Aisi, the god of love. Philae is an island located in the Nile River to the south of Aswan Dam. Originally, there was a temple on the island. In 1902, when the British built the Aswan Dam, the island of Philae was flooded, and tourists could only watch the temple gate and stone pillars emerging from the water by boat. There are hieroglyphic inscriptions and some vivid reliefs in the temple of Philae. Here, the god of wealth, Hathor, and the god of fertility, Isis, are sacrificed. It is said that Isis has ten thousand names. She is not only in charge of fertility, but also the patron god of all people, so she is highly respected by the ancient Egyptians. In 1980, Egypt decided to transfer the historical sites on the island to another island and restore their original features. Many travel agencies in Aswan organize all inclusive tours to Philae, or they can take a taxi or motorboat by themselves. -
Aswan Market This one is the market located in Aswan. The market runs through the whole city from the railway station to the south and north. There are various shops on both sides, including souvenir shops, daily necessities shops, restaurants, etc. -
The Unfinished Obelisk The unfinished obelisk in Aswan is a great pity for the stone masons in ancient Egypt, but it is a awe inspiring sight for tourists. It is a heavy stone tablet in Egypt. The obelisk is about 42 meters long and weighs about 1168 tons. If the inscription is completed, it will be a heavier stone building in Egypt. The reason why the obelisk has not been completed may be that there are cracks in the middle of the stone tablet. The obelisk is still attached to the parent rock in the Northern Quarries where the ancient Egyptians used to excavate granite. This huge obelisk is carved with some interesting nicks and hieroglyphs of dolphins and various birds. -
Nubian Museum The museum, opened in 1997, introduces the history, art and culture of Nubia, which was flooded due to the dam construction. With modern Nubian style, the buildings are elegant and refined, and the vast courtyards are well equipped. You can also visit typical Nubian houses. -
Elephant Island Elephant Island is an island in the Nile River. It is one of the very ancient areas in Egypt. There are also unearthed utensils on the island that belong to prehistoric times. Located near a waterfall in the Nile River, which is the border between Egypt and Sudan, it is called "elephant" for several reasons. One is that it was an important ivory trading area in the past, and the other is that the huge pebbles on the bank of the river looked like an elephant lying in the sun from a distance. -
Aga Khan Mausoleum The Aga Khan Mausoleum is located on the west bank of the Nile River, which can be reached from Aswan City by a ketch. This is free for tourists to visit. This is the villa where Aga Khan lived before his death. After his death in 1957, he was buried in the dome tomb above the villa. The white marble tomb is carved with exquisite patterns. -
Saint Simon's Monastery In the 6th century, Coptic churches were built for Anbar Bhattaraio, a sage in Nubia. In order to prevent ordinary people from entering, it was built in the middle of the desert and surrounded by high walls. It is a typical Coptic monastery. It can accommodate more than 300 monks. However, it was attacked by Arabs in 1321 and now it is in ruins. However, its architectural style and features have been preserved so far, so we can imagine the life scene of practitioners.
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