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Museum · Aswan, Aswan
Nubian Museum
Museum in Aswan about Nubian history and culture, from prehistory to the Islamic period, with statues, temple objects rescued and reconstructions of Nubian houses.
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About Nubian Museum
The Nubian Museum occupies a slope south of the center, in a stone building inspired by Nubian architecture, with a garden of regional plants. It was created to house items found during UNESCO's campaign to save the monuments of Nubia.
The rooms tell the region’s history, from prehistory through the pharaonic, Christian and Islamic periods, with statues, jewelry, ceramics and models of the saved temples. One section shows life in Nubian villages before Lake Nasser, with reconstructions of houses, clothing and objects.
In the garden there are reconstructed tombs and houses and a watercourse that recalls the Nile, an outdoor path among palm trees and desert plants.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
In the late afternoon, during the cooler hours.
How to get there
A short distance from the center, on foot or by taxi.
Tip
Visit the museum before going to the Nubian villages to understand the history of the region's people.
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Frequently asked questions about Nubian Museum
What can you see in the Nubian Museum?
The history of Nubia from prehistory to the Islamic period, temple pieces rescued and reconstructions of Nubian houses.
Where is the Nubian Museum?
South of the center, near the Old Cataract Hotel.
Why was the Nubian Museum created?
To hold the pieces found during UNESCO’s campaign to save the monuments of Nubia.