"The entry point to Upper Egypt" Aswan by ATXtraveler


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Welcome to Aswan!

Aswan is one of the key cities to Egypt's livelyhood. It is the location of their High Dam, which keeps the mighty Nile from flooding every year, thus allowing the farmers throughout Egypt to have several crop growing seasons per year instead of just one.

Aswan is also the capital of Upper Egypt (Upper Egypt referring to the South of Egypt, because the Nile runs from South to North).

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  • In a nutshell:Visit in the non-summer months!
  • Last visit to Aswan: May 2004
  • Intro Written May 24, 2004
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  • volopolo Mar 8, 2008 at 4:00 AM Report Abuse

    Lovely page and pictures. volopolo

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    PA2AKgirl May 3, 2007 at 1:14 PM Report Abuse

    I miss this part of the world. Good page & it's really too bad that other people ruined the chance for you to visit the mausoleum. I think that's the way a few Turkish sites are going to end up--there was obvious disrespect in some places.

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    uglyscot Apr 5, 2006 at 12:50 AM Report Abuse

    Excellent page of one of the most beautiful places in Egypt. Thanks for the memories.

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    hindu1936 Feb 15, 2006 at 6:04 AM Report Abuse

    Thank you for reminding us to take care of the opportunity to view things--it is a privilege, not a right. As the widow of Aga Khan showed, the privilege can be revoked.

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    acemj Aug 19, 2005 at 5:01 AM Report Abuse

    Spongebob Squarepants in Aswan!!!!

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    CandS Jul 1, 2005 at 3:59 PM Report Abuse

    Great page!!! Thanks for sharing! I'll get down to Aswan in October too...can't wait!!! :)

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    awladhassan Jun 30, 2005 at 1:19 AM Report Abuse

    Nice travelogues about a wonderful part of Egypt

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    Waalewiener Jun 12, 2005 at 1:40 PM Report Abuse

    Hi Martk Egypt is on our list for a visit Ashwan looks nice We will get there some day I hope ,you made a nice page Mark

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    b1bob May 22, 2005 at 3:09 PM Report Abuse

    Nice job! I guess logic would dictate most Egyptians live close to the river but I didn't know it was 95%.

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    Paul2001 May 9, 2005 at 5:25 PM Report Abuse

    Aswan is a very nice relaxing place after visiting Cairo. Very good page.

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