I Just Found Out! This is Egyptโs Most Romantic Place ๐
๐ฃ Located in southern Egypt, north of the First Cataract of the Nile, Aswan lies gracefully along the banks of the Nile River. ๐ This ancient city carries a profound history and is considered the birthplace of the Egyptian nation. Here, you can feel the charm of the flowing Nile and connect intimately with ancient civilization. ๐ Iโve put together a guide for youโhope it helps! ๐ช๐ฌ Aswan Attractions Introduction โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ ๐ก Aswan High Dam: In the 1980s, the Nile region suffered a severe drought, but Egypt was saved thanks to this dam. ๐ง ๐ข Philae Temple: Home to the last known hieroglyphic inscriptions and vivid reliefs. Dedicated to Hathor (goddess of abundance) and Isis (goddess of fertility). ๐๏ธโ๏ธ ๐ต Abu Simbel Temple: Four colossal statues sit side by sideโGod of Darkness, God of Sky, Ramses II, and God of Sun. One of Egyptโs most imaginative temples! ๐ ๐ฟ ๐ฃ Ancient Quarry: Known for its pink granite. Itโs said that ancient Egyptian stones were mined here and transported nationwide via water. โฐ๏ธ๐ข โช Unfinished Obelisk: Abandoned due to a crack at the topโhad it been completed, it would have been Egyptโs largest obelisk. ๐โ ๐ Hathor Temple: A rectangular hall filled with murals and carvings depicting interactions between humans and godsโeven showing goddesses Isis and Hathor holding hands with the queen. ๐๐จ ๐ก Kom Ombo Temple: Unique for having two entrancesโone for the falcon god Haroeris and one for the crocodile god Sobek. Also known as the "Double Temple". ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ข Nubian Village: Experience Nubian culture, traditional architecture, handicrafts, and authentic local cuisine. ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ Food Checklist: Grilled pigeon ๐ Fried fish ๐ Falafel ๐ง Koshari ๐ Molokhia soup ๐ฒ Kofta ๐ข #Aswan #Egypt #EgyptTravel #AbuSimbel #NubianVillage #PhilaeTemple #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelSlow #OverseasTravel #PyramidsOfEgypt #RedSea ๐โจ