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This island now houses the Temple and relics of Philae
island that was submerged by the waters of the High Dam.
The Temple of Philae was dismantled and re-assembled on
this island which lies about 500 meters from the original
Philae Island.
Aswan, Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier
town, has a distinctively African atmosphere. Small enough
to walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting
on the Nile, the pace of life is slow and relaxing. Days
can be spent strolling up and down the broad Corniche watching
the sailboats etch the sky with their tall masts or sitting
in floating restaurants listening to Nubian music and eating
freshly caught fish.
Here the Nile is at its most beautiful, flowing through
amber desert and granite racks, round emerald islands covered
in palm groves and tropical plants. Explore the souk (market),
full of the scent and color of spices, perfumes, scarves
and baskets; view the spectacular sunsets while having tea
on the terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel. Aswan has been
a favorite winter resort since the beginning of the nineteenth
century and it's still a perfect place to get away from
it all.
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