Private Tour of Aswan High Dam,and Unfinished Obelisk Philae Temple - From Aswan
Discover the rich history and remarkable engineering of Aswan with a private tour of the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Begin your day with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that transformed the Nile River and created Lake Nasser, a vital source of irrigation and power. Next, explore the Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient artifact left incomplete due to a crack, offering insights into ancient Egyptian quarrying techniques and the grandeur of monumental architecture. Continue to the Philae Temple, a beautifully preserved site dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on an island in Lake Nasser. This temple, with its intricate carvings and serene setting, provides a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian religion and artistry. With a private guide, enjoy personalized attention and in-depth knowledge throughout your tour, making this an enriching and memorable exploration of Aswan’s historical treasures.
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Private Tour of Aswan High Dam,and Unfinished Obelisk Philae Temple - From Aswan
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Aswan High Dam
Built to control the Nile River’s annual floods, the Aswan High Dam transformed Egypt’s Nile Valley and created the vast Lake Nasser. The sheer scale of the dam is impressive, and at the top, you’ll find sweeping views of the lake and surrounding desert.
Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk is a huge discarded granite obelisk. Three sides of the shaft, which is nearly 138 feet (42m) long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1,168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. However, a crack appeared in the rock at a late stage in the process. So it lies where the disappointed stonemasons abandoned it, still partly attached to the parent rock, with no indication of what it was intended for. It does give us an excellent insight into how these massive stone sculptures were made however.Upon entering the quarry, steps lead down from the surrounding ramp into the pit of the obelisk where there are ancient pictographs of dolphins and ostriches or flamingos, thought to have been painted by workers at the quarry.
Lake Nasser
One of the world’s largest artificial lakes, Lake Nasser was formed when the Aswan High Dam successfully controlled the Nile, flooding around 2,027 square miles (5,250 square kilometers) of desert. The majority of Lake Nasser is in Egypt; the rest extends across the border into Sudan, where it’s commonly known as Lake Nubia.
Inclusions
- Private Transportation Service
- Hotel Pickup & Drop by an Air Conditioned Vehicle
- Professional Egyptology Guide
- Admission fees to: Aswan High Dam - Unfinished Obelisk - Temple of Philae paid cash on spot
- Lunch
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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