Aswan - Wikipedia
Aswan (/ æsˈwɑːn, ɑːs -/, also US: / ˈæswɑːn, ˈɑːs -, ˈæz -/; [ 2 ][ 3 ][ 4 ][ 5 ] Arabic: أسوان, romanized:ʾAswān [ʔɑsˈwɑːn]; Coptic: ⲤⲟⲩⲁⲛSouan [swɑn]) is a city in Southern Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.
Aswan | Egypt, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
Aswān, city, capital of Aswān muḥāfaẓah (governorate), Egypt, on the east bank of the Nile River just below the First Cataract. It faces the island of Elephantine (modern Jazīrat Aswān), on which stand the ruins of the ancient city of Yeb. Aswān was the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt.
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Aswan | Egypt, Map, Population, & History | Britannica
Aswān, muḥāfaẓah (governorate), Upper Egypt, embracing the Nile River floodplain and immediately adjacent territories. Long and narrow in shape, it is the most southerly Egyptian governorate along the Nile; its short southern boundary …
10 Best Things to Do in Aswan, Egypt - Earth Trekkers
2020年1月18日 · With its palm-tree studded shorelines, feluccas that sail the Nile River, and beautiful temples, Aswan looks and feels a lot different than many other places in Egypt. To help you plan your visit, here are the best things to do in Aswan.
35 Facts About Aswan City Of The Dead
2024年10月15日 · Aswan, a city in southern Egypt, is famous for its ancient tombs and monuments. Known as the "City of the Dead," Aswan offers a unique glimpse into Egypt's rich history. But what makes this place so special?
Aswan – Way To Egypt
Located in the southern region of Egypt, Aswan City boasts a rich and diverse history and culture. With a plethora of ancient landmarks, magnificent temples, a lively bazaar, and breathtaking scenery, the city has something to offer for people of all interests.
Ancient Egypt and Archaeology Web Site - Report on Aswan
Aswan is Egypt's southern most City and has a population of 150,000. In Ancient Egypt it was a frontier town just above the 1st Cataract between Egypt and Nubia. It has a fine museum, ,which opened in 1998 and is partially sponsored by UNESCO. One of the famous landmarks at Aswan is the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan.
Aswan "The Nubian City" - Trips In Egypt
2014年11月11日 · It’s a city in the south of Egypt that is located 680km south of Cairo just below Lake Nasser and Aswan High Dam, it has a population of 275000, it has a large population of Nubian people, the Nile is 650m above Aswan. Facts About Aswan
Nubian people and lifestyle | Aswan, Egypt | an exotic adventure
Aswan has a mixed and diverse population with a distinct Nubian culture. It has therefore an African atmosphere which is different from the rest of Egypt. The pace of life is slow and relaxing.