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A beautiful view of the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt, surrounded by dramatic granite boulders and palm islands.

Aswan

Aswan is a beautiful city in Upper Egypt. It is the capital of the Aswan Governorate and is one of the oldest cities still lived in today. People have lived there for more than 2,600 years!

Aswan is a busy market and a favorite spot for tourists. It sits just north of the Aswan Dam on the east side of the Nile River. The city is known for its warm winters and is visited by people from all over the world.

The area around Aswan has many important old places. Five special monuments there are part of the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae UNESCO World Heritage Site. These include tombs, the island of Elephantine, stone quarries with an Unfinished Obelisk, a monastery, and a historic cemetery. The Nubian Museum in Aswan shows many interesting things from the past. It has items saved before the Aswan Dam filled Lower Nubia with water.

Aswan is also part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for crafts and folk art. In 2017, it joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. The city has many colorful markets and beautiful views of the Nile. It is a wonderful place to learn about history and enjoy sunny days by the river.

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A historic temple in Aswan, Egypt, showcasing beautiful ancient architecture.
The Aswan High Dam in Egypt, a major hydroelectric power plant.
A beautiful view of Elephantine Island in Aswan, Egypt, as seen from a hotel tower.
A beautiful garden entrance on an island in the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt.
A beautiful bridge spanning the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt.
The Old Cataract Hotel standing gracefully along the banks of the Nile River.
Artifacts and exhibits from the Nubia Museum in Aswan, Egypt.
Map showing the location and governorates of Egypt, including the Libyan Desert and Qattara Depression.
Ancient Egyptian guardian statues from the 12th Dynasty, showcasing traditional art and craftsmanship from around 1919–1885 BCE.
A beautiful view of the Nile River and nearby islands near the city of Aswan in Egypt.
Ancient stone structures from Nabta Playa on display in the Aswan Nubia museum garden.
An ancient limestone incense burner from Nubia, dating back over 5,000 years, displayed at the Oriental Institute Museum in Chicago.
A panoramic view of the Aswan High Dam in Egypt, showing the impressive structure and surrounding landscape.
The Aswan Low Dam in Egypt, a large concrete dam on the Nile River.

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