Aswan Collection (page 5)

The first cataract of the Nile, Aswan, Egypt, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
The first cataract of the Nile, Aswan, Egypt, 1895. Rapids on the river Nile. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Side Profile Portrait of Camel In Full Head Dress
Aswan, Nile Valley, Egypt

Temple of Edfu, ancient Apollinopolis, Upper Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Temple of Edfu, ancient Apollinopolis, Upper Egypt, 19th century. Dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Horus, the temple at Edfu was built between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic period

On the Dam Road, Assouan, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
On the Dam Road, Assouan, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

The dam across the Nile, the building of the Aswan Dam, Egypt, 1853

View from under the Portico of Temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt, 1846. Plate 32 from Vol 1 of Egypt and Nubia by David Roberts

Cufic Cemetery, Assuan, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly
Cufic Cemetery, Assuan, c1880, (1904). From Egypt, by R. Talbot Kelly. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

First Cataract from Elephantine Island, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly
First Cataract from Elephantine Island, c1880, (1904). From Egypt, by R. Talbot Kelly. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

Aswan and the island of Elephantine as seen from the western cliffs, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Assuan and the island of Elephantine as seen from the western cliffs, Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

The holy of holies and shrine for the divine image, Temple of Edfu, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The holy of holies and shrine for the divine image, Temple of Edfu, Egypt, 1905. We are now standing where only the King and High Priest were allowed to enter

The wonderfully preserved temple at Edfu, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The wonderfully preserved temple at Edfu, Egypt, 1905. At our feet is the first court; you notice on the right the colonnade of the portico which surrounds the court. Behind is the vestibule

Old Cataract Hotel, Aswan, Egypt. View across the River Nile

Ruins of the Temple at Apollinopolis Magna or Edfu, Egypt, 1804. Artist: J Pass
Ruins of the Temple at Apollinopolis Magna or Edfu, Egypt, 1804

Kasr (Qasr) Ibrim and a view down the Nile in Nubia, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Kasr (Qasr) Ibrim and a view down the Nile in Nubia, Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

Tomb of Harkhuf, a frontier baron in the days of the pyramid builders, Assuan (Aswan), Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The pylon and court of the temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The pylon and court of the temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt, 1900....this present building was begun by Ptolemy III in 237 BC. and completed as it in now in 57 BC. It is constructed of sandstone

Aswan Dam, Egypt, 20th century. In the late 19th century, the growth of population and agricultural production in the lower Nile Valley led to the decision to build a dam across the river at Aswan

Columns, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, 20th Century. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, 20th Century. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Ruins of the Temple of Elephantine, Nubia, Egypt, c1808. Artist: Baltard
Ruins of the Temple of Elephantine, Nubia, Egypt, c1808. Situated in the River Nile on the border of Egypt and Nubia, Elephantine, known to the Ancient Egyptians as Abu or Yebu

The Temple at Apollinopolis Magna, Etfu (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Artist: Baltard
The Temple at Apollinopolis Magna, Etfu (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

The Temple and interior of Apollinopolis at Etfou (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Artist: Baltard
The Temple and interior of Apollinopolis at Etfou (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Apollinopolis Magna (Edfu Temple), Egypt, 1802. Artist: Vivant Denon
Apollinopolis Magna (Edfu Temple), Egypt, 1802. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Temple facade and interior, Edfu, Egypt, 1841. Artist: Himley
Temple facade and interior, Edfu, Egypt, 1841. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Temple facade, Edfu, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Langaki
Temple facade, Edfu, Egypt, 19th century. Dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Horus, the temple at Edfu was built between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic period

Temple of Edfu, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Lord Wharncliffe
Temple of Edfu, Egypt, 19th century. Dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Horus, the temple at Edfu was built between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic period

Desert and Quarries, Asouan, with the Island of Elephantine, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Lord Wharncliffe
Desert and Quarries, Asouan, with the Island of Elephantine, Egypt, 19th century. Situated in the River Nile on the border of Egypt and Nubia, Elephantine

Temple Edfu, Egypt, 1893. Artist: Auguste Edouard Mariette
Temple Edfu, Egypt, 1893. Photograph by French archaeologist, Auguste Mariette-Bey La Haute-Egypt, 1893

Edfu Temple, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: AR Grieve
Edfu Temple, Egypt, 19th century. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Figure of the god Horus in the form of a falcon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, c251BC-c246BC
Figure of the god Horus in the form of a falcon, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC

Close up of Pharaoh wearing Double Crown, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, c251-c246BC
Close up of Pharaoh wearing Double Crown, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC. The Pharaoh wearing the Double Crown of Upper & Lower Egypt stands between two goddesses

Relief of the Pharaoh between two goddesses, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, c251BC-c246BC
Relief of the Pharaoh between two goddesses, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC. The Pharaoh wearing the Double Crown of Upper & Lower Egypt stands between two goddesses

Capitals in the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251BC-c246BC
Capitals in the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c246BC-c251BC

Relief of the goddess Hathor, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC
Relief sculpture of the goddess Hathor holding the Ankh (symbol of life) before the Pharaoh, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC

Columns in the Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-246 BC

Statue of the god Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC
Statue of the falcon-headed god Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC

Lotus capitals, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC
Lotus capitals on the columns of the temple dedicated to Horus & Hathor, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC

Relief of Horus (falcon-headed god), Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, c251 BC - c246 BC
Relief of Horus (falcon-headed god), Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC. Horus (falcon-headed god)

Relief of the Pharaoh before Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC
Relief sculpture of the Pharaoh before Horus (falcon-headed god), Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC

Limestone relief of a scarab beetle and vulture wings under a disk of the sun, Edfu, Egypt

Feluccas on the Nile, Elephantine Island near Aswan, modern Egypt

Giant statue of the Ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god Horus, Edfu, Egypt

Interior of the sandstone Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt, 1838. Artist: Mitan
Interior of the sandstone Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Sandstone Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt, 1838. Artist: Louis Haghe
Sandstone Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt, 1838. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Portico of the sandstone Temple of Edfu dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt, 1838. Artist: Louis Haghe
Portico of the sandstone Temple of Edfu dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt, 1838. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Edfu, Nubia, Egypt, 1878. Artist: Felix Bonfils
Edfu, Nubia, Egypt, 1878. Pylon of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, built between 237 and 57 BC. From Album of Photographs, Egypt and Nubia, by Felix Bonfils, 1878

Edfu, Nubia, Egypt, 1887. Artist: Henri Bechard
Edfu, Nubia, Egypt, 1887. The Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, built between 237 and 57 BC. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

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Aswan, a vibrant city in Egypt's Upper Egypt region, offers a multitude of captivating sights and experiences. At the Aswan Souq, visitors are greeted with an array of various African masks for sale, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of this North African gem. The Kiosk of Trajan stands proudly in the foreground, while the majestic Temple of Isis looms in the background – both UNESCO World Heritage Sites that transport you back to ancient times. For those seeking luxury and relaxation, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel provides breathtaking views overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Nasser. Nearby lies the enchanting Temple of Philae on its own island amidst the Nile River – a testament to ancient Egyptian architecture and spirituality. The imposing Aswan Dam is another marvel worth exploring; its construction has not only harnessed nature's power but also shaped modern Egypt. Just outside Aswan, one can visit the awe-inspiring Temple of Kom Ombo – an archaeological wonder steeped in history. As you stroll along the riverbank, you'll spot elegant Dahabiya passenger boats moored gracefully by your side. The serene Nile River flows gently as feluccas sail past against a backdrop that includes none other than Aswan's iconic Cataract Hotel. Nature lovers will be captivated by White Begum residence perched atop a hill overlooking the mighty River Nile – offering panoramic views dotted with traditional feluccas gliding through its waters. Whether it's witnessing stunning sunsets over Feluccas on the Nile or admiring architectural wonders like High Dam and historic structures like FALL/SALUKI/1933 - Aswan promises an unforgettable journey through time and culture at every turn.