This ancient complex consisting of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, built in honor of of Ramses II, and the smaller Temple of Hathor was hewn out of a solid cliff in the 13th century BC.

 This outdoor market is a central feature of Aswan, Egypt’s southernmost city.  Spices, textiles, souvenirs, Nubian baskets, jewelry, and clothing are only a few of the items available here.

This large temple complex, relocated to the island of Agilika with the building of the High Dam in Aswan, features the magnificent Temple of Isis that was built in the late Ptolemaic and early Roman...

At this popular street market, enthusiastic shopkeepers actively vie for business from thronging passers-by.  Spices, souvenirs, baskets, colorful textiles and clothings, carvings, and jewelry can be...

The extensive temple complex dedicated to Isis was relocated to Agilika when the island of Biga was submerged upon construction of the High Dam in the 1960s.  The Temple of Isis was a pilgrimage site...

This island is the oldest inhabited part of Aswan and served as the cult center of the ram headed god Khnum in ancient times.  Today, three Nubian Village sit on the island and the central part of the

One of the more cooling places in Aswan, Kitchener's Island is home to the city's lush botanic gardens.  The popular spot was once the home of British General Horatio Kitchener who was given the...

Kitchener's Island lies in the middle of the Nile at Aswan and is home to over thirty varieties of palm and tropical plants from around the world.  The effect is lush and exotic and attracts colorful...

This gigantic semi-finished obelisk, dating from the New Kingdom, would have weighed a staggering 1,197 tons if completed.  The obelisk was abandoned apparently because of a flaw.  This ancient quarry

This tour company operates cruises on the Nile River and Lake Nassar.

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.

The High Dam was built from 1960 to 1971 and measures 12, 562 feet across and created Lake Nasser.  The water power generates electricity for most of Egypt.  The Soviet sponsored project is...