In order to keep up with industrializing nations from the west, Egypt turned to the river Nile to plan one of the largest development projects in modern history. The Aswan High Dam, the second dam in Aswan, was built about 500 miles south of Cairo and the nation experienced the enormous ...
It also provides Egypt with much-needed hydroelectric power. For tourists, a visit to the Aswan High Dam is a chance to marvel at a modern engineering marvel. Among the best things to do in Egypt is to walk along the dam’s crest for stunning views of Lake Nasser, the massive reservoir...
Aswan High Dam The High Dam is one of the most important Egyptian achievements during the last century. It was the new E... 13 September, 2018 ETP Team Read More Aswan High... The Unfinished Obelisk The Unfinished Obelisk is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancien...
but it also bears the distinctive mark of the more relaxed Nubian culture. Those interested in Pharaonic history cannot pass up Aswan because of the impressive Philae Temple nearby, located on an island behind the old Aswan Dam, and the famousAbu Simbel Templesseveral hours south along the banks...
The itinerary was jam-packed, taking us to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, the High Dam in Aswan, and Philae. We also paid for add-ons - the morning balloon ride over Luxor, ...
In my opinion, it’s more important to learn about the history of the dam rather than going to see it. The Aswan High Dam was constructed in the 1960’s. Egyptian leader Nasser wanted to build the dam in order to end the flooding of the Nile River and to bring more electric power ...
Entry/Admission - Aswan High Dam Entry/Admission - Abu Simbel Temple Complex Entry/Admission - Temple of Kom Ombo Entry/Admission - Temple of Horus Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut...
The 4-day-3-night Nile cruise was a breathtaking experience. As we sailed along the serene waters, we marveled at the iconic temples and monuments dotting the riverbanks. The highlight of this leg was the extraordinary hot-air balloon ride at sunri...
He explained the history and significance of these temples, and how they were moved from their original location to save them from flooding when the Aswan High Dam was built . After visiting the Abu Simbel Temples, we took a boat ride on Lake Nasser...
Just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the Aswan High Dam, a hugerockfill damwhich captures the world's longestriver, the Nile River, in the world's third-largest reservoir, Lake Nasser. The dam, known as Saad el Aali in Arabic, was completed in 1970 after ten years of...