Day: February 10, 2003

Old Cataract Hotel, Aswan

February 10, 2003.Reading time 2 minutes.

Relax on the famous verandah, watch the feluccas slide silently by on the Nile — it doesn’t get much better than this.

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Temple of Isis

February 10, 2003.Reading time 6 minutes.

The enormous temple complex on this island were move here by UNESCO after the creation of the High Dam — like the others, Philae was underwater for more than half a year.

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Kiosk of Qertassi

February 10, 2003.Reading time 1 minute.

The Kiosk of Qertassi is a small reconstructed temple on the site of Kalabsha Temple (which itself has been reconstructed by UNESCO on this new island above the rising water of Lake Nasser.

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Beit el-Wali

February 10, 2003.Reading time 1 minute.

Also on the same island as the relocated temple of Kalabsha is the tiny temple of Beit el-Wali, “The House of the Governor”. It, too, was relocated by UNESCO efforts

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Kiosk of Trajan

February 10, 2003.Reading time 2 minutes.

Perhaps my favorite monument, I just love the columns – this small temple kiosk was built in 167 CE and remains remarkably well preserved.

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Aswan

February 10, 2003.Reading time 4 minutes.

In ancient Egypt, Aswan usually marked the southern boundary of the Egyptian state. Today, it is the largest southern city, and lies on the narrowest part of the Nile valley. Aswan is a particularly Nubian city, with colorful houses and a different language.

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