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Aswan, the city of magic, is located in a charming spot on the Nile. Aswan’s beauty and scenic nature, made both Egyptians and foreigners, keen to visit it from the farthest countries of the world, to enjoy eco-tourism and culture. In Aswan, eco-tourism stands out, where the colorful Nubian houses appear on the banks of the Nile, and there is a chance to find peace in the heart of nature.

Aswan was known in Pharaonic as “Suno” meaning market since it was a center of trade and confluence of caravans, then it was known in the Coptic language as Swan, which the Arabs distorted when they entered Egypt to become Aswan. Historically it was known as the southern gateway to Egypt.

Aswan witnessed the flourishing of the Nubian civilization and the Pharaonic civilization, and many temples were built in it, many of which were transformed into churches in the Christian era, which helped the spread of Christianity in the south towards Nubia in Egypt and Sudan.

Since the emergence of Islam, many inscriptions in Kufic script dating back to the first century AH were found. Aswan flourished in the Islamic era in the tenth century AD, and it had three schools, the oldest of which was the Aswan School, The Seifia School, and the Negmia School in Aswan.

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Aswan unique food, Special Aswan Cuisine

Nubian Jacod

Jacod is the most famous Nubian meal ever, and it is inherited from the ancestors and the Nubians cannot dispense it, especially during Ramadan. It consists of spinach or molokhia, dried okra, carbonate, onions, salt and pepper, green coriander, and meat or chicken soup.

Porridge

It is one of the most famous dishes of the Ababda and Bashariya tribes in Aswan. The method of preparing porridge consists of flour, water, salt and milk, and is often used in breakfast meals, as well as using porridge during traveling in the desert and transportation. Because it is an easy meal and full of nutritional value.

Salat

Salat is one of the most popular dishes on special occasions and seasons, especially Ramadan. It’s a sort of grilled meat on hot gravel, which gives the meat a smoky flavor that makes it unique.

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Aswan Popular Attractions, Major attractions in Aswan

Elephantine Island

Elephantine Island is considered one of the unique islands along the Nile River, because of its archaeological treasures from the earliest times to the Islamic era. Some call it "the ship of antiquities" and "the jewel of the south". The island was known by the name "Abu", which meant the tooth of the elephant, and the name was converted to Elephantine in the Greek era.

Tombs of the nobles

The Tombs of the Nobles are among the most famous and prominent tourist attractions in Aswan. They are rock tombs that date back to ancient history. Among the most famous of these tombs are the tomb of Mikho, and the tomb of Sabni. The tombs are distinguished by engraving the title of each ruler and nobleman on the tomb, and the role they played in protecting the country, and Their travels in the African continent.

Monastery of Anba Simeon

The Monastery of Anba Simeon is one of the most famous Coptic monasteries in Egypt, and it dates back to the sixth century AD.

Unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished obelisk is one of the famous landmarks in Aswan. It is made of pink granite. And it wasn’t actually to look distorted like that, but during building it when the workers began to move it from the floor after they finished constructing the obelisk they discovered that there was a big crack in the obelisk that made it unable to stand by itself, so it remained unchanged to show how the obelisks were built and cut.

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Temple is one of the most famous archaeological temples in Egypt. The importance of the Great Abu Simbel Temple is due to its association with the phenomenon of the sun being perpendicular to the face of the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, who built it, twice a year, the first happens on October 22 and the second occurs on February 22 of each year

The temple is characterized by a unique architectural design, as its facade is carved into the rock and decorated with four huge statues of King Ramses II, each of which is about 20 meters long. The facade is followed by a corridor that leads to the inside of the temple, which was carved into the rock at a depth of 48 meters.

Its walls are decorated with scenes recording the king's victories and conquests, including the Battle of Kadesh, in which he defeated the Hittites, in addition to religious scenes depicting the king in his relations with ancient Egyptian deities.

Temple of Horus

The Temple of Horus is located in the city of Edfu, and is the second largest temple in Egypt. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic era, and it took about 180 years to build.

The Nubian village of Aswan

The Nubian village gained its fame with its simple houses that has a distinctive architectural character, basic ventilation domes, and bright cheerful colors that cannot be copied. Also the have extraordinary types of foods that you can’t find elsewhere, and the most important attraction is the unparalleled hospitality and welcome from its people.