Museums
Cross over the Nile to Elephantine Island to see ancient objects in the Aswan museum and visit the adjacent ruins of Abu.
Aswan Museum and the Ruins of Abu
From pottery to mummies and utensils to weapons, the exhibits in the Aswan museum offer a glimpse of life in ancient times. The neighboring ruins of Abu date back to 3000 B.C. and include remains of the temple of Khumn, the god of inundations worshiped for over 1500 years.
Distance: 2 km
Nubian Museum
Perched on a cliff, surrounded by gardens, and offering access to thousands of years of Nubian art, history, and culture. Discover the great African civilization, Egypt's neighbor and rival in past richness.
Distance: 2 km
