Things to Do in Aswan

There are 3 attractions in Aswan. Philae temple complex, island temple complex dedicated to goddess isis, is the most popular.

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All Islands 6 Monuments & Memorials 3 Archaeological Sites 3 Religious Sites 2 Museums 2 Dams 1

Philae temple complex

Island temple complex dedicated to goddess Isis

Temple

Temple of Kom Ombo

Double dedication temple for Sobek and Horus

Ruins

Aswan Dam

Major dam controlling Nile floods and hydroelectricity

Dam

Elephantine

Nile island with ancient ruins and archaeological remains

Island

Philae Island

Nile island housing relocated Philae temple complex

Island

Famine Stela

Ancient Egyptian inscription detailing a seven-year famine

Monument

Sehel Island

Nile island with ancient quarries and pharaonic inscriptions

Island

El Nabatat Island

Nile island housing Kitchener's botanical gardens in Aswan

Island

New Kalabsha

Site of relocated Kalabsha Temple near Aswan

Island

unfinished obelisk

Massive ancient Egyptian granite obelisk abandoned in quarry

Monument

Agilkia Island

Island hosting relocated Philae temples near Aswan

Archaeological Site

Bigeh

Small Nile island near Philae with ancient ruins

Islands

Qubbet el-Hawa

Ancient tomb cemetery overlooking the Nile near Aswan

Archaeological Site

Temple of Kalabsha

Ancient Egyptian temple moved to save it from flooding

Temple

Trajan's Kiosk

Ancient Roman-Egyptian monumental kiosk on Philae Island

Monument

Nubian Museum

Museum in Aswan presenting Nubian history and artifacts

Museum

Aswan Museum

Museum near Aswan exhibiting Nubian and Pharaonic artifacts

Museum