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Cleopatra, Caesar, and a Temple in Egypt

Greek Reporter 01 May 2024
Visitors can visit them when traveling from Aswan to Alexandria. It’s fascinating how Hellenes feature prominently not only in European and Western civilization history but also in ancient Egypt ...
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In pictures: Sculptures from 28th Aswan Symposium

Watani 01 Apr 2024
“The history of the Aswan International Sculpture Symposium has made it one of the most important art forums in the Middle East,” she said ... The works of the Symposium are exhibited in a permanent display, the Aswan Sculpture Park.
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Putin, Sisi participate in groundbreaking of Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant in Egypt

Middle East Monitor 23 Jan 2024
He noted that Russia and Egypt have a long history of industrial cooperation, implemented joint projects, including the Aswan Dam and continue serving the Egyptian people.
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Five Mysteries About Ancient Nubia (Video)

Ancient Origins 05 Jan 2024
The most tragic mystery centers around the artificial flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam, resulting in the loss of ancient Nubian history and relics.
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Where to Spend Your Winter Break in Egypt

Egypt Today 25 Dec 2023
 . Fayoum ... From sandboarding to sightseeing, and even hiking this place has it all ...  . Luxor and Aswan. If you are interested in rich history and ancient civilization, these two cities are for you ...  . Siwa ...  .  . Marsa Allam ...   ... .
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Egypt's cinematic wonders: Famous filming locations to explore

Khaleejtimes 08 Dec 2023
Beyond their cinematic appeal, these ancient structures, including the Great Sphinx, are a testament to Egypt's rich history and architectural prowess ... A visit to Aswan offers a blend of film nostalgia and a deep dive into ancient Egyptian history.
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Celebrating History and Heritage: The Nubian Museum in Aswan

Daily News Egypt 28 Nov 2023
The museum was born out of the international campaign to safeguard Nubian antiquities in the 1960s and has since become a landmark of regional history and a popular tourist attraction in Aswan.
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The children’s friend

Watani 27 Nov 2023
I had also read many of his stories ... The storyteller ... He dreamed of the day when he could read them himself ... This is today history; the Aswan High Dam built in the 1960s keeps the flood waters stored behind it and they no longer inundate the land.
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A journey through Egypt, ponderous with history, yet weightless like a dream

Indian Express 20 Jul 2023
... history, yet weightless like a dream ... When the temple faced a possible submersion by the making of Aswan Dam, the world came together to save it believing it was not the history of Egypt but humankind.
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Here are 4 nonfiction finds at Redlands library for readers who appreciate adventure

Redlands Daily Facts 15 Jul 2023
Lynne Olson brings Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt out of the shadows of history for her courageous efforts that saved many of Egypt’s ancient monuments from ending up underwater when the Aswan High Dam was built.
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From Sand Baths to Hot Springs: Here are Egypt’s Top Health Tourism Destinations

Egyptian Streets 26 Jun 2023
Sand Baths in Aswan. A Nile cruise in Aswan ... While Aswan is most notably associated with its awe-inspiring heritage sites and a rich history, it is also a location where tourists partake in natural medical treatments.
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Egypt: A Family-Friendly Exotic Destination

The Galveston Daily News 19 May 2023
Aswan itself is also full of treasures to discover, such as the Agha Khan Mausoleum on the west bank of the Nile, or the archaeological Nubian Museum that highlights the history of the Nubian ...
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Eco Nubia: A Model For Reviving Egypt's Heritage While Preserving The Environment

MENA FN 29 Mar 2023
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) Located within a short distance from the famous Aswan Dam, the Temple of Philae, on the islet of Aguilkya, immerses visitors in the history of ancient Egypt ... .
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27th Aswan International Sculpture Symposium: Music of Aswan granite

Watani 15 Mar 2023
“The history of the Aswan International Sculpture Symposium has made it one of the most important art forums in the Middle East.” That was how Egypt’s Culture Minister Nevine al-Kilani described the ...
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Tourism booms in Upper Egypt's Aswan after pandemic-related recession

Beijing News 11 Mar 2023
ASWAN, Egypt, March 10 (Xinhua) -- On the morning of a sunny Spring day, dozens of boats were busy sailing back and forth in the Nile River, carrying groups of tourists visiting the Philae temples on an island in Upper Egypt's charming city of Aswan.
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