Aswan Travel Guide
what to see in Aswan
One of top attractions, Philae Temple, formerly, is a masterpiece dedicated to Isis, Osiris, and Horus. The temple consists of various pylons (monumental gateways), shrines, and monuments and was the last to be built in the Classical Egyptian style. UNESCO assisted with relocating the original complex on Philae Island to its current locale on Agilkia Island after Lake Nasser flooded.
The Unfinished Obelisk inAswan
The Unfinished Obelisk sits in its original location in Aswan. At about 137 feet, the obelisk would’ve been at least one-third larger than all others in Egypt had it been completed. The construction wasn’t finished because of a crack in the granite, which supposedly happened during excavation. Although some historians may look at this structure as a failure, the Unfinished Obelisk shows the skill level of the ancient Egyptians. At completion, it would’ve weighed nearly 1,100 tons.
Tombs of Fatimid Cemetery
The Fatimid Cemetery in Aswan is one of the most important Islamic monuments dating back to the stages of the Islamic conquest of Egypt in 21 A.H. these tombs are unique in its Architectural style dated back to the first century A.H.
Philae Temple in Aswan
Philae Temple in Aswan complex was located on Philae Island, near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt. These rapids and the surrounding area have been variously flooded since the initial construction of the Aswan Low Dam in 1902. The temple complex was dismantled and moved to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project, protecting this and other complexes before the 1970 completion of the Aswan High Dam. The hieroglyphic reliefs of the temple complex are being studied and published by the Philae Temple Text Project of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna (Institute OREA).
Temple of Philae on Elephantine Island Aswan Egypt Attraction
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