All-inclusive Philae Temple-Unfinished Obelisk And High Dam
Embark on a day tour in Aswan that unveils the marvels of ancient and modern engineering. Explore the magnificent Philae Temple, a stunning island sanctuary dedicated to goddess Isis. Discover the colossal Unfinished Obelisk, revealing the techniques of ancient obelisk-carving. Then, visit the High Dam, a modern feat shaping the Nile's course. This tour offers a captivating journey through history and innovation, showcasing Aswan's timeless allure.
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All-inclusive Philae Temple-Unfinished Obelisk And High Dam
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Aswan High Dam
At 8:00 am Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise or even from the airport in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, The Aswan High Dam or the High Dam is a water dam on the Nile River in southern Egypt, established during the reign of Gamal Abdel Nasser, and the Soviets contributed to its construction. The dam helped a lot in controlling the flow of water and mitigating the effects of the Nile flood. Used to generate electricity in Egypt. The length of the dam is 3,600 meters, the width of the base is 980 meters, the width of the summit is 40 meters, and the height is 111 meters.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
Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably, this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.The Unfinished Obelisk is a pink granite obelisk in Aswan, Egypt. It is found in the northern part of a quarry there, located near Aswan on the eastern shore of the Nile, about 1 km east of the Nile River. The height of the obelisk would have reached about 41.7 meters, and its side section at its base would be 2.4 meters by 2.4 meters. When completed, it would weigh about 1168 tons. you’ll also find ancient rock paintings left behind by stone workers.
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Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island.The Philae temple complex is an island-based temple complex in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt. can still admire hieroglyphic reliefs abutting soaring columns and sanctuaries dedicated to the ancient gods Horus, Isis, and Hathor.. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
- Bottled water
- All service charges & taxes
- Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
- Privte Tour guide
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Tipping
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
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