Aswan governorate is considered one of the most important governorates of an archaeological and touristic nature in Egypt. Although it is the southern gateway to Egypt, it has many important archaeological and tourist sites, making it a source of attraction for tourists from all over the world.
The most important archaeological monuments in Aswan governorate: There are many archaeological monuments in Aswan and it may be the governorate with the most archaeological character in Egypt after Luxor, as it is rich in antiquities belonging to different eras in its five centers, which are “Aswan, Kom Ombo, Nasr Nubia, and Edfu” & the following is an archaeological and touristic map, the most important landmarks of Aswan:
Abu Simbel temple. Kom Ombo Temple. Edfu Temple. Philae Temple.
The archaeological area on Suhail Island, which contains the “Famine Stone”.
The most important tourist attractions in Aswan: The southern governorate has many distinctive tourist attractions, and it has been added to the tourist programs of visitors to Aswan, whether foreigners, Arabs, or even Egyptians who flock to the governorate during the winter. At the forefront of the tourist area in Aswan are the following:
- The High Dam and Aswan Reservoir
- Botanical Island
- Nubian Museum
- Nile Museum
- The Nubian Village “Bherb Suheil”
- The Nile Islands in Aswan”
