Aswan, a city in south Egypt is the capital of Aswan Governorate. It is also considered as the ancient city of Swenett. For the past decades, Aswan was a home for military campaigns against Nubia. It is famous for its quarries that provide granites that are used for obelisks and sculptures. It also has wide rivers and lakes that flow gently along the Nubian villages.
Aswan develop into a more progressive city and its tourism started to boom.
- The Unfinished Obelisk – considerably the largest stone that was ever quarried. It is located in the northern region of ancient Egypt in Aswan and was supposedly to be taller than any other obelisks until it was left unfinished by the quarrymen because of the crack or fracture that was found in granite.
- Elephantine Island – this island is the border between Egypt and the Nubian lands. It was named before as “abu” or “yebu” which means elephant, which is why it is called Elephantine Island. This is one of the most visited places by the tourists because of its beautiful landscapes and sceneries.
- The Aswan Museum – it is a museum that is located in Elephantine Island that features ancient Aswan and Nubian artifacts. It has an exhibit that includes ancient weapons, pottery, utensils, mummies and statues. This museum is nearly located in the Ruins of Abu.
- Abu Simbel – it is a temple that is originally cut into a solid rock that is located in southern Egypt. It is considered as a sacred place long way before the temple is built. A visit to this place will never be completed without a tour in Abu Simbel Temple.
- Souk- if you are looking for a supermarket or somewhat big mall for foods and necessities, forget about it because you’ll definitely cannot find one, instead they have this street market with 3-kilometer-long where you can find everything, from foods, souvenirs, clothing, herbs, teas, juice, refreshments and many more. Here’s one thing, forget about these people who are offering you some help they will take you to shops and let you sit there and buy foods, in return they will commission from the owner of the shop. Ignore them and just keep going and enjoy the scenery of the place.
Aswan is like a hidden paradise in Egypt. It houses beautiful wonders that will surely make your adventure in Aswan an unforgettable one.