Location: Aswan
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Aswan is more idyllic than other cities in Egypt—located in southern Egypt, it’s a great place to explore that country’s epic history far away from the chaos of Cairo. Take a traditional wooden felucca around Elephantine Island and explore the ruins of the Temple of Khnum. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
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1. Famine Stela
2. Temple of Amada
3. Aswan Sculpture Park
4. Sehel Island
5. Russia Egypt Friendship Memorial
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By DEK_29 - Brisbane, Australia
I have been to Egypt twice however my last visit in January 2020 was the first time that I was able to visit this memorial. Shaped as a Lotus flower, the monument features artwork on the inside walls that are easily identifiable as either ancient Egyptian or Soviet era. The differences in style create a interesting juxtaposition behind the engineering of the two eras. The artwork is in base relief and can be difficult to see at time however, by moving around until the play of light and shadows will open up the artwork to the viewers eyes. I found the memorial a very nice place with a good view of the Nile. It only takes a short while to visit but the effort is worth it.
6. Ruins of Ancient Abu,
7. Aswan
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 periods.
Reviewed By VirginiaCW - Mount Pleasant, United States
The temple complex at Philae was dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, but also the gods Horus and Osiris. It is believed to have been the burial site for Osiris and so highly regarded by both the local Nubian population and Egyptologists, too, and, as was often the case, these ancient temples were converted to churches during more modern times. This island, near the original Aswan low dam flooded site and first cataract has the full temple complex reconstructed in situ very close to its original site (which you can see outlined by coffer dam remains in the lake adjacent to the complex). As with the other antiquities, it was raised by a coordinated effort between Egypt and UNESCO and other partners in antiquity. The details of reliefs and decorative work are in incredible condition. We went late in the afternoon and there were only a handful of other people there. It is never very crowded because you can only access it by boat, generally accessible by hire from the nearby colorful Nubian village. Best seen and accessed with an Egyptologist who can interpret the history (from construction during the Ptolemaic times). If you are allergic to, or averse to cats, this might not be the place for you to visit. Cats are highly revered by locals believed to be living examples of gods, and on this island they are cared for and protected.
