EGYPT ASWAN
Aswan is Egypt’s most southerly city and stands on the
original frontier between the famous kingdom of the Ancient Egyptians and the
mysterious nations south of Egypt, with their roots deep in the heart of
Africa. Its people have preserved their Nubian culture and traditions and you
can discover for yourself the characteristic charm that pervades the
thoroughfares of the bustling souks and the alleyways of the colourful
villages. Inaugurated in 1997, the Nubian museum exhibits statues and other
antiquities dating from the pharaonic era, rescued from the floodwaters that
now form the great dam.
ASWAN AND THE NILE
From its position on the right bank o and the Nile,Aswan
exudes a pleasantly relaxed atmosphere and is best appreciated from the river
–ideally from the deck of a traditional Fellucca. These ancient vessels with
elegant white sails are very much part of the scenery around Aswan. And in the
absence of a bridge, they are also indispensable: without them, you would be
unable to visit the islands or cross over to the left bank. Boat trips are best
taken in the afternoon, when the light is at its best, the river breezes rock
you gently and the noise and hurly burly of city life are submerged beneath the
peaceful tranquility of the rippling water. Experience true happiness in its
purest state!
