View from hotel across the Nile to Qubbet el-Hawa (Dome of the Wind). 100 rock cut tombs for nobles primarily from Middle Kingdom, also Old Kingdom.
View of Aswan from climbing up to Tombs of the Nobles
View towards the Nubian village opposite Aswan
Relief of Sarenput II from his tomb II at Qubbet el-Hawa, 12th dynasty Middle Kingdom
Tomb of Sarenput II, nomarch during reign Of Sensusret II and Senusret III, Middle Kingdom
Sarenput II, Middle Kingdom 12th dynasty
Tomb of Mekha and Sabni, Overseers and father and son, nomarchs during the reign of Pepi II (end of dynasty 6 , Old Kingdom.)
Tomb of Sabni. Fishing and bird scene. Sabni stands in a light boat, represented twice. Left throwing stick at marsh birds, right lifts two fish out of water witha spear. Nets are used.
Nile river from tombs of the nobles, Aswan
Nile and Nubian village, Aswan
Our hotel in Aswan - Movenpick. Panoramic views and relaxed atmosphere. Preferred to others.
Qubbet el-Hawa ("Dome of the Wind") opposite Aswan. Rock cut tombs for governors primarily Old and Midle Kingdoms. Islamic shrine of Sheikh Aly Abu Al-Hawa at the top of the cliff, and gives its name. A steep climb.. Roman fortifications
Sehel island
Famine Stela on Sehel Island. From ptolemaic period but describing seven year peirod of drought and famine during Djoser 3rd dynasty.
Temple of Kalabsha, relocated to New Kalabsha Island near Aswan High Dam.
Kalabsha temple
Interior courtyard, Temple of Kalabsha
Kalabsha temple
Temple of Beit el-Wali, built by Ramsesses II and relocated
Temple of Beit el-Wali, north wall, on right ramsesses II slaying a libyan. On leftr Ramsesses II recieing his officers and the crown princeamenhiwonemef witrh asiatic prisoners.
Ramsesses II makes an offeriong of the goddess Ma'at to the god Amun
Niche containing statute group of Ramsesses II between Horus and Isis
Ramsesses II attended by Hathor censing and libating a food offering before Horus and Isis
Niche showing Ramsesses II between Khnum and Anukis
Ramesses II being offered life by Khnum; on the right Ramesses II being suckled by Anuket
Ramsess II presenting jars of libation water to Horus
Amon-Re receiving food offering and censing from Ramsess II
Pillar carving - Horus of Gold, abounding in years, great of victories, the bodily son of Re, Ramsesses II, beloved of Isis the Great, Lady of Heaven, Mistress of the two lands.
Temple of dedwn (dedun), originally located in the main Kalabasha Templ.e
Kiosk of Qertassi (Roman)
View of Qubbet el-hawa from hotel (Movenpick)
