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Nubian Museum

Aswan, Egypt
Ranked #2 of 16 attractions in Aswan
4.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Owner description: This museum traces the history from the earliest settlements to present day of Nubia, the region defined as the area between Aswan in Egypt and... more » Owner description: This museum traces the history from the earliest settlements to present day of Nubia, the region defined as the area between Aswan in Egypt and Khartoum in the Sudan. « less
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London
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128 reviews 128 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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Just at the back of the sofitel cataract hotel and on the way in from/to the airport, perched on the hill, a relatively modern museum with good explanations in english. Not huge and not on the scale of luxor or cairo museums- but still interesting and worth a visit and the main thing to see in modern aswan. It would... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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Schedule this place into your tour around midday so you can enjoy the air conditioning. It is 50 L.E. to enter the Nubian Museum which is really well done. I was overwhelmed with trying to take in the attempt to preserve and display Nubian culture. I really came away from my time in the museum with a sense of awe... More

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UAE
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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There is a ton to see - and it's not just about Nubia. We didn't have a guide and I wish that we had! Definitely get a guide and spend a couple of hours here. It's also open on Fridays.

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Missouri
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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Leave Time to Wander the Grounds Around the Museum

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nottingham
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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we were very surprised to see a well designed museum and without dust like the Cairo's Egyptian museum. The history of the Nubian civilisation was well explained with numerous outstanding archaeological artefacts. Highly recommended.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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For our family with young children, the Nubian museum was a good mix of the cool (mummies) and the ancient while the adults got to appreciate a tiny bit of the wonders this small museum holds, in a quiet setting in Aswan.

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Manchester
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

This small, modern museum was everything a museum should be . . . entertaining, informative and not too exhausting! From the moment you enter, you can see how well laid out the exhibits are and how just the right amount of information is displayed. You get a great sense of ancient Nubian culture and a greater understanding of how Ancient... More

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Sydney, Australia
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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This is a gem in Aswan. After spending many hours in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and breaking my heart over the need for a complete restoration and better protection for the artifacts that are literally falling apart in front of you - this museum is a very pleasant suprise. It is apparently once again the result of UNESCO saving... More

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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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This is my most favorite spot in Aswan. The museum displays was stunning. You will see the famous white buffalo stone painting asn many more artifact. Very interesting pieces.

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Yarm on Tees UK
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Part of our included trips on Nile cruise. One of our most interesting visits. A comprehensive walk through the history and current lives of a persecuted race.

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