High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple Tour

High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple Tour Itinerary

A representative from Axa Tours will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan in a private air-conditioned vehicle to begin your High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple Tour.

High Dam

The tour begins with a visit to the High Dam, an engineering marvel built in 1960 to protect Egypt from the annual flooding of the Nile River.

The construction of the dam led to the creation of Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world.

Today, the dam contributes to generating hydroelectric power and storing water to support agriculture and drinking water supplies.

Unfinished Obelisk

Continue your tour with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan, one of the most important archaeological sites revealing the secrets of ancient Egyptian engineering and the techniques used to carve massive obelisks.

The obelisk dates back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut and was intended to be erected at the Karnak Temples. However, it was left unfinished in the quarry after cracks appeared in the rock during the carving process, leading to the abandonment of the project.

Philae Temple

Your final stop is the magnificent Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple features a remarkable architectural blend of ancient Egyptian style with Greek and Roman influences.

Explore the temple complex, adorned with massive columns, carvings, and remarkably well-preserved sanctuaries that tell the myths of Isis, Osiris, and Horus.

See the Birth House (Mammisi), which contains scenes depicting the goddess Isis nursing her son Horus among the papyrus plants.

Return

At the end of your High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple Tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.

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