Tombs of the Nobles in Aswan
Tombs of the Nobles in Aswan
The tombs of specific employees, foremen, priests, soldiers, officials, viziers, princes, or others of a similar caliber, typically found in significant funerary areas of ancient Egypt, are collectively referred to as the Tombs of the Nobles.
The Tombs of the Nobles in Aswan are located on high slopes across from Aswan, just north of Kitchener's Island, where well-preserved tombs, south of the gatekeepers, and other dignitaries were on ancient Elephantine Island.
Elephantine Island Temple in Aswan
These cemeteries are still being excavated and researched on other cemeteries, where six decorated graves were currently open to the public between 2014 and 2017 A.D.
The tombs of the father and son Mykho and Sabini date back to the long reign of the Pharaoh Babi from the 22nd dynasty. Sculptures in Kabsabani record how his army and leaders gathered in Nubia to punish the tribe that was responsible for the murder of his father during a previous military campaign and recover his father's body.
Upon his return, several inscriptions in Sapni's tomb retain their original colors, and there are some inscriptions for hunting and beautiful fishing; they are depicted with his daughters in the columns hall.
The cemetery consists of an entrance hall, a pillar room, and a corridor leading to the burial chamber. You can see the tombs of the Nobles in Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple, as well as many amazing places during our best Egypt Day Tours, Aswan day tours, which give you the chance to explore most of Egypt. You can also try our Cairo day tours to visit Aswan and Luxor tours from Cairo International Airport.
Typically, Egyptian tombs consisted of two main parts: a place for offerings or a decorated chapel, at ground level, where the tomb owner's memory was worshipped, and a subpart, where the body of the deceased was buried together with his or her belongings.
Although it is not among the heavily visited monuments in Upper Egypt, it contains some wonderful ancient art and is of great importance to the ancient kingdoms, so benefit from your stay in Aswan and discover these valuable monuments.
Handy Tips for Visitations
The Most Effective Time for Visiting: As for the tombs, they are best visited in the cooler periods of the year, that is, from October to April, which will really save a lot of the scorching summer heat. The best light for photography and a more enjoyable time will be during early morning or late afternoon.
Getting There: There are the Tombs of the Nobles on the eastern bank of the Nile; you can find your way there by taxi or boat. It is advisable to take a guided tour if you really want to see and learn about the importance of the tombs.
Things to Carry: Comfortable shoes are essential for walking, sunscreen and a hat, and plenty of water are musts for a trip to the tombs, as well as a camera to catch the art and architecture that awaits.
