A Land Frozen in History Nubia Aswan lies along the Nile River in Southern Egypt’s Aswan Governorate. This land preserves the legacy of ancient Egypt Nubians and civilizations that thrived

Introduction Abu Simbel Temple is one of the most impressive sites of ancient Egypt located in Aswan, Egypt. Crafted out of rock during the reign of the powerful Pharaoh Ramesses

Sanctuary Emerging from Desert Limestone Cliffs Nestled upon Pharaonic frontiers hugging the Nile’s west bank arises a place of antiquity – Horus Temple of Tafa. Hewn from sheer rock faces

Sacred Islet Emerging from Historic Nile Waters A short boat ride from Aswan brings pilgrims to a picturesque haven – Agilika Island. For millennia, this lush firmament has served as

Ancient Sanctuary Emerging from Desert Shores Nestled upon sandy banks where the Nile folds lazily among granite cliffs, a place of antiquity arises – Kalabsha Temple. Scattered sandstone blocks and

Monument to Ancient Gods Standing Eternal Watch Nestled upon the banks of the Nile sits a sanctuary to Egypt’s sky-god Horus – Edfu Temple. Succeeding pharaonic dynasties continually enlarged this

Grandeur Carved from the Desert Mountainside Looming imposingly from the sands of Egypt’s southern frontier stands a treasury of pharaonic architecture – Abu Simbel. Hewn directly from solid sandstone cliffs

Holding On To Cultural Traditions Nestled on the banks of the Nile River is a special village that transports visitors back through time – the Nubian Village. Home to one

An Island Shrine Surrounded by History One of Egypt’s most beautifully preserved temple sites sits amidst the euphoric landscape of the Nile River at Aswan – Philae Temple. Designated a

A Monument to Grand Plans and Heavy Labour Standing proudly yet still waiting to rise from the bedrock is one of Egypt’s most compelling historical puzzles – the Unfinished Obelisk.