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#nubianvillage ⸻ 1. Geography & History • Ancient Nubia was located south of Egypt, extending from Aswan (southern Egypt) into central Sudan. • It was home to several powerful kingdoms, such as Kush, Napata, and Meroë. • Known for its rich gold resources, military power, and interactions (and sometimes rivalries) with Ancient Egypt. ⸻ 2. Nubian People • Indigenous to the Nile Valley. • Speak Nubian languages, part of the Nilo-Saharan language family, though many also speak Arabic today. • Traditionally lived in mud-brick homes painted in bright colors, often adorned with geometric patterns. ⸻ 3. Culture • Music & Dance: Traditional Nubian music is rhythmic and vibrant, often involving drums and unique instruments like the kisir. • Clothing: Traditional dress includes long robes (like the jalabiya), with bright and colorful scarves or turbans. • Cuisine: Influenced by Egyptian and Sudanese dishes, includes beans, lentils, flatbreads, and local herbs/spices. ⸻ 4. Modern Nubians • Many Nubians were displaced by the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s, which flooded large parts of Old Nubia (creating Lake Nasser). • Today, Nubians live in parts of southern Egypt and northern Sudan, with growing efforts to preserve their language, culture, and identity. ⸻ 5. Nubian Monuments • The Temples of Abu Simbel, built by Pharaoh Ramses II, were relocated from Nubia due to flooding. Getting There - Attractions - Hotels - Food & Restaurants - Shopping -

#summerdestinations 📍Nubian Village, Aswan, Egypt 🇪🇬 Everyone knows about Egyptians, but what do you know about the Nubians? The Nubian civilization has a history dating back to 2000 BC and is situated in the Nile River Valley, encompassing regions of northern Sudan and southern Egypt. Today, modern Nubians primarily reside in the areas of Aswan and Kom Ombo. Traditionally, Nubian villages are found along the banks of the Nile River. However, in 1963, the completion of the High Dam under Abdel Nasser’s leadership led to the displacement of 135,000 Nubians from 44 villages. Sadly, many ancient Nubian monuments now lie submerged at the bottom of Lake Nasser. Some temples were rescued, thanks in part to the efforts of the “Nubian company” and UNESCO. For example, the Philae Temple relocated to an island, and the Abu Simbel temple moved onto a man-made hill. 🐊In Nubian culture, it was believed that hanging the body of a crocodile over a house’s door could protect its occupants from the evil eye. 🎨One distinctive feature of Nubian villages is their vibrant houses, constructed from mudbrick and adorned with bright colors. 🚕 You can get to the Nubian village by taking a taxi or a tour from Aswan. #nubianvillage #aswan #visitegypt #aswan_egypt #nubians #travelgram #travelcommunity #travelwithme

Highly recommended is the Solaih Nubian Restaurant located on a small island opposite the Philae Temple. It's situated on an island where you can gaze at the Philae Temple from the restaurant. We went there around 4 PM, and there were no other customers yet, so we leisurely enjoyed the view! However, for those planning to visit, I suggest either going at noon or in the evening. After 5 PM, as the sun sets, the sky fills with swarms of little bugs... The food at the restaurant is delicious and affordable! Starters, drinks, and sides range from 20 to 50 Egyptian pounds, while main courses are between 100 to 200 Egyptian pounds. We had a big lunch and ate dinner too early, plus we underestimated the portions and accidentally ordered too much... We ordered 8 dishes + 4 drinks for less than 800 Egyptian pounds in total. The round-trip boat transfer to the dock for two people was only 150 Egyptian pounds. If we had ordered less, we probably could have been very full for just 500 Egyptian pounds. What really left an impression on me was the hour spent sitting by the campfire, chatting with Egyptian students. I felt their genuine enthusiasm and heartfelt welcome. Dancing to traditional music, I sensed their desire for the freedom of the soul. 🏰 Historic Feature - Aswan's Cultural Treasure Aswan is a historically rich city in southern Egypt, home to many impressive sites. The Aswan market reflects the local commercial vitality, while the Felucca sailboats are an ancient mode of transportation on the Nile. The Nubian villages are a treasure trove of ancient traditions, where locals inherit history through their unique way of life. This day in Aswan has deeply made me feel the unique charm of Egypt. Looking forward to tomorrow's adventure🌈✨

Egypt Part 2 This country has too much to see and too little time for everything! Breathtaking views, nature and UNESCO sites to see. Aswan has the beautiful Nile River that you can enjoy by felucca ride or motorboat. Take a trip to the Nubian Village to see the colorful houses and restaurants, walk through the market and smell the different spice. The people of the Nubian Village are so friendly. Eat lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants, you won't regret it the food is fresh and tasty. Something that we regret was not sleeping there for a night that would've been great. We went to see the UNESCO site Abu Simbel that's a 3 and half hour ride from Aswan and 3 and half hours back but definitely worth it to go see, if you are not up for the ride there is a flight of 45 minutes that you can take as well. After all the exploring and site seeing we were ready to chill and relax on the beach. We booked into a resort in Sharm-El-Sheikh that was all inclusive. Seeing the Red Se in all it's glory is breathtaking, it's so blue and clear. We had a wonderful time here; swimming, snorkeling, drinking and eating. Go explore Egypt, you won't regret it! #egypt #unescosite #explore #redsea #Sharm-El-Sheikh #aswan #nubianvillage

#wecreate We went to meet pet crocodiles in an Egyptian village! 🐊🏘 It was a 20 minute boat ride from the Nile cruise in Aswan and we hired a local guide help us navigate the village better. Why do Nubians keep pet crocodiles? The Nile crocodile was worshiped in the time of the pharaohs as evil, envy and war god named Sobek, and that’s why Nubians keep both pet and mummified crocodiles to prevent evil things and adopted it as a tradition. 🐪 You can also explore the village on camels 💙 Nubians are famous for colourful streets and houses 🛍️ Find Egyptian bags or traditional Galabeya dresses in Nubian market 🌶️ Spices are considered perfect souvenirs to take back home from Nubia 🐊 Every Nubian house has both pet and mummified crocodiles. We visited the “Malaka house” which has 4 crocodiles 🍵 At the end of the tour the houses offer a range of herbal tea . . . #nubianvillage #nubian #crocodile #petcrocodile #travel #egyptshots #aswan #felucca #travel #adventure

#springwander #nubianvillage Nubian Village in Aswan is such a cute and vibrant village. The people here are so sweet and hospitable. Their local cuisine is delicious and the market in the village has some amazing offerings. I bought a lot of spices from here. As you roam around in the village, you will see people riding camels, or doing shisha in their homes. You can even do a felucca ride here. This village even has an ATM store. I really enjoyed visiting this village and interacting with locals. Do check it out!