Amwag Tours, San Stifano, Qism El-Raml, Alexandria Governorate, Alexandria (2026)

03/07/2021

The Great Aswan Dam

Egypt has a historical reputation for its dams, the first of which we have traces is believed to have been built around 2900 BC on the Nile, near Cairo, to collect water distributed in Menfi.

The Aswan Dam, which used five times the amount of materials used for the construction of the Pyramid of Cheops, served Egypt’s energy needs well until the 1950s when President Gamal Abn el-Nasser perceived that the country’s development needed an even larger dam. Faced with several funding problems, Nasser decided to nationalize the Suez Canal to obtain the necessary funds to build the dam. Following the Suez Crisis, it was the Soviet Union that provided technical advice and funds for the construction, which began in 1960 and ended in 1971, one year after Nasser’s passing.

The Great Aswan Dam Egypt has a historical reputation for its dams, the first of which we have traces is believed to have been built around 2900 BC on the Nile, near Cairo, to collect water distributed in Menfi. The Aswan Dam, which used five times the amount of materials used for the construction o...

03/07/2021

The temples of Abu Simbel are located in the territory of Nubia, 280 km south of Aswan, 70 km north of the border with Sudan. They were cut from a solid rock on the west bank of the Nile in a position that receives the first rays of the god Ra.

The temples of Abu Simbel are located in the territory of Nubia, 280 km south of Aswan, 210 km south of the Tropic of Cancer, and 70 km north of the border with Sudan. They were cut from a solid rock on the west bank of the Nile in a position receiving the first rays of the god Ra. Over time the temples were covered with sand and remained hidden until 22 March 1813 until a Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt discovered them. However, the first person to explore them was the Italian Giovanni Battista Belzoni in 1817.

Temples of Abu Simbel: description, facts, history, photos The temples of Abu Simbel are located in the territory of Nubia, 280 km south of Aswan, 70 km north of the border with Sudan. They were cut from a solid rock on the west bank of the Nile in a position that receives the first rays […]

03/07/2021

Philae Island in Aswan | Temple of Isis on Philae Island
The beautiful island of Philae with its temples of Isis and Hathor, the Trojan Kiosk, and other small chapels are now easily accessible from Aswan. Take a tour around the island and discover this gem, its beautifully decorated temples, elegant kiosks, and unique chapels.

Prehistory of the island
The tiny island of Philae, only 450 meters long and less than 150 meters wide, captured the imagination of countless travelers in Egypt from the earliest times. It was famous for its beauty and was known as the “pearl of Egypt”. Plants and palm trees grew from the fertile deposits collected in the cracks of the granite. Pretty limestone temples and colonnades, kiosks, and shrines stood proudly against the horizon. When the first Aswan dam was built, the island was flooded for part of each year, from December to August. Between 1929 and 1934 the Aswan Dam was raised another 10 meters to a height of 44.5 meters. Philae had been flooded most of the year. Only the high pylon of the temple of Isis, and the kiosk of Trajan, located at the highest point, can be seen.

Philae Island in Aswan | Temple of Isis on Philae Island The beautiful island of Philae with its temples of Isis and Hathor, the Trojan Kiosk, and other small chapels are now easily accessible from Aswan. Take a tour around the island and discover this gem, its beautifully decorated temples, elegant...

03/07/2021

Nubian people and the Nubian Monuments in Egypt

In this article, we’ll be discussion the Nubian people, their history and importance in Egyptian culture, the contributions they made to ancient Egypt, and the temples and attractions that are known today as the Nubian Monuments.
Here’s what you need to know about the history of the Nubian people and the Nubian Monuments in Egypt.

if you want more than about Nubian people and the Monuments in Egypt read more about Location, hisory, Language, regional identity and Nubian Village

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The Nubian Museum
Aswan in Egypt is one of the most famous touristic cities in the world, and in it, there are a lot of museums, one of the most impressive museums is the Nubia Museum .

Nubia Museum completely dedicated to the history, culture & traditions of this lost kingdom:from the prehistoric period until the construction of the Dam

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The Unfinished Obelisk

One of the marvelous monoliths of Aswan is the majestic Unfinished Obelisk which acts as a living proof of the unmatched intelligence and skill of ancient Egypt who wished to create an enormous tale from stone. It is without a doubt the largest obelisk ever constructed but unfortunately was uncompleted.
probably because during the process of separating the block of stone from the mother rock a huge crack opened, making it unusable and worthless for the stonemasons who had worked so hard to make it.

One of the marvelous monoliths of Aswan is the majestic Unfinished Obelisk read more about The History, Construction of it and more Other Obelisks in Egypt.

03/07/2021

Lake Nasser Facts in Egypt

With a total surface area of 2,030 square miles, Lake Nasser is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Created as a result of the Aswan High Dam project, it spans the border between Egypt and Sudan, where it is known locally as Lake Nubia. It produces much of Egypt’s hydroelectricity and is a valuable source of freshwater. For tourists, dramatic desert scenery, abundant ancient sights and legendary fishing opportunities all add to the appeal of a Lake Nasser cruise.

Lake Nasser is a large artificial lake located in Upper Egypt, the southern part of the country, learn more Lake Nasser history, temples & many more

03/07/2021

Where is the Temple of Kalabsha Located ?
location of the Kalabsha Temple was originally on the West Bank of the River Nile about 55 kilometers to the South of the center of the charming city of Aswan. However, after the construction of the High Dam, the water of the flood of the Nile used to cover it for about nine months every year.
This was why the temple was relocated to its current location at the shores of Lake Nasser in the southernmost region of Aswan Egypt.

Today, through this lake it’s easy to reach the temple of kalabsha by taking a motorboat to the location on the shores of Lake Nasser. Moreover, many travelers who tour Egypt prefer to visit the temple as part of the program of their visit during their Nile River journey from Aswan to the remarkable temple of Abu Simbel.

The new site of Kalabsha is famous for its unique Nubian temples such as the Kalabsha temple in Mandulis - one of the largest independent temples in Nubia.

03/07/2021

Where is Elephantine Island Located?

The island of Elephantine, located north of the first Nile cataract, lies between the modern city of Aswan to the east and the Pharaonic cemetery of Qubbet el-Hawa to the west. The monuments of Elephantine have been excavated and restored since 1969.

The island of Elephantine, located north of the first Nile cataract, lies between the modern city of Aswan to the east and the Pharaonic cemetery of Qubbet el-Hawa to the west. The monuments of Elephantine have been excavated and restored since 1969.
It is possible to reach Elephantine Island by ferry or on a felucca that can be rented from the banks of the river in Aswan

Elephantine Island is a huge open-air museum with paths, steps, and clear signs. Gaining its name by its shape which resembles standing elephants in the water, or others would say an elephant tusk; Elephantine Island offers a variety of attractions for anyone visiting the beautiful city of Aswan.

01/07/2021

The Western Desert’s 680 650 square kilometers (262 800 square miles) are equivalent to the size of Texas or the combined area of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and the Czech Republic.

The Western Desert of Egypt has far more to offer than just sand. Here you will find the Wadi al-Hitan UNESCO World Heritage Site—known for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of whale—, the five oases of the “Oasis Circle”—Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, and Kharga—, the secluded Siwa Oasis with its unique culture and many ancient sights

Egypt Western Desert about 680 650 square kilometers (262 800 square miles) four oases of the—Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga & Siwa Oasis

01/07/2021

The Old Kingdom of Egypt started from 2650 and lasted until 2150 BC as it was mentioned in many historical sites.
over more than 400 years, Egypt had a strong central government and economy. The most famous about Ancient Egypt Old Kingdom is the built of the pyramids thus, it called the “age of the pyramids” or “age of the pyramid builders”.

Here is all information you need to know about the old kingdom of Egypt:

These public works projects helped foster a sense of national identity among the men and women who lived thousands of miles away from each other.

The Egyptians, after the power of the Old Kingdom, were a single, united and proud people. Although the nation sometimes splits into strife, it always united in the end.

Old Kingdom of Egypt started from 2686 and lasted until 2181 BC as it was mentioned in many historical sites This period known as The Age of the Pyramids

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Egypt was reunited, but things had changed. Pyramids were smaller and there was less wealth in the hands of the rulers. However, the middle class gained access to consumer items such as jewelry and books (in scroll form).

Middle Kingdom of Egypt pharaohs strengthened their borders by building fortresses in the western and eastern delta to keep out invading Libyans and peoples of the Levant, respectively. In Nubia, to the south, the Egyptians maintained or expanded extensive outposts dating back to the Old Kingdom.

Middle Kingdom of Egypt is also known as the “Reunification period” and it started from 2050 BC until 1710 BC. This period starts with the eleventh dynasty under the reign of Mentuhotep II and stretches until the thirteenth dynasty. Osiris became the most important deity during this kingdom of Egypt.

Middle Kingdom of Egypt was a time of great literature. Scribes would copy the stories and instructional writings of this time for thousands of years hence.

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