

Aswan Governorate
Aswan Governorate
Tourism in Aswan Governorate
Tourism in Aswan
Aswan is a Nubian village, the original Aswan is the Nubian people and they represent about 30% of Aswan’s citizens who speak Nubian, the rest of the city is Arabian people they settled in Aswan after the Islamic conquest and speaks Arabic.


The Nubian Museum

Elephantine

Aswan Museum

Philae

Mausoleum of Aga Khan

Kom Ombo Temple
Frequently asked questions
Aswan is the ancient city of Suenoit, later known as Sin, which was in ancient times the ancient frontier city of Egypt facing south. ... the stone quarries of ancient Egypt that were there for their stone, known as the granite rocks called Syenite.
By train, as well as regular trains, you travel between Aswan and Luxor on a very good railway line. If you want to go straight to Luxor from Aswan or vice versa, this is the best economic method.
Aswan is a safe place to visit. Having said that, there are some precautions to be taken to ensure a smooth journey through the southern region of Egypt. As always, common sense is the most important tool that can be used to maintain safety.



