Elephantine Island
- By Magdy Fattouh
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Elephantine Island is located just across the Nile from Aswan City and near to the Old Cataract Hotel. Although it is a tiny island, it has played an important role in the history of Aswan.
Aswan Souk
- By Magdy Fattouh
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Traders provide a diverse selection of commodities, including fragrances, peanuts, henna powder, dried hibiscus flowers, spices, T-shirts, and custom-made souvenirs in the manner of Ancient Egyptian culture.
Abu Simbel Temples
- By Magdy Fattouh
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The Temples of Abu Simbel, located near Lake Nasser, are the second most visited and famous tourist attraction in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza.
Nubian Museum
- By Magdy Fattouh
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This museum designed by Egyptian architect Mahmoud El-Hakim and featuring exhibitions by Mexican designer Pedro Ramirez Varquez is one of the most beautiful museums in Egypt and the entire world, and in 2001 it was awarded the Agha Khan Prize as one of the world’s most beautiful architectural structures.
