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    The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, the oldest Middle Eastern archaeological museum, houses the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, spanning from pre-dynastic to Greek and Roman eras, including a significant pottery collection. The ancient Egyptian civilization's pottery art is a unique and sophisticated expression of their development, despite being the simplest form of art. This skill was known to the ancient Egyptians from the pre-dynastic period (4400-3000 BC), showcasing their advanced knowledge of pottery.

Trip to Nubian Museum in Aswan

Info about The Nubian Museum in Aswan

  • 05 16, 2023

The Nubian Museum of Aswan was designed by the Engineer Mahmoud El Hakim, who implemented it with the utmost precision and magnificence. The architecture of the Museum makes it compatible with the surrounding environment of rocks, hills, and the nature of the scorching sun of Aswan. Don’t miss visiting Aswan and experiencing the Egypt Nile cruise Trip sailing between Luxor and Aswan. 

 

The museum is placed in an archaeological area, one of the most significant and beautiful areas in Aswan. It occupies a high hill adjacent to the Islamic Fatimid domes and is characterized by the Nubian style of architecture that the Pharaonic tombs inspired the designers. In 2001, The building won the award for the most beautiful architectural building in the world. Aswan city is very rich with archeological discoveries which you shouldn’t miss during your Egypt Classic Tours during your visit to Egypt. 

 

In 1982 a 200,000-year-old human skeleton was found Among the most famous artifacts in the Kobaniya area of ​​Aswan. The museum includes 5,000 pieces of artifacts that reflect the development stages of Nubian civilization. Concerning the Architectural design that is one of the best you will see on Aswan Day Tours, the museum includes a museum garden at the highest level, a prehistoric cave with its enchanting rock carvings, the Nubian house and the surrounding lake, and a minaret made according to the Islamic-style.

 

The areas whose collections represent the main pieces of the museum are Ballana and Qastal. This discovery was made by the archaeologist Walters Amery 1929-1931, which archaeologists believe that was no less than the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt, which was discovered by Howard Carter 1924. In these tombs is a rich collection of jewelry, weapons, pottery vessels, bronze, and silver crowns decorated with precious stones, bronze lamps representing the sixth century AD, Christian Nubia and what it represents of icons, fresco, tools, and pottery, an explanation of the gradual realization of Islam within Nubia, the Baqt papyrus, Mamluk-style clothing, and pottery vessels painted in Persian styles.

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- Between November and March: daytime pleasantly warm; cool evenings and nights. Daytime temperatures: 20-25°C (77°F) in Cairo, 24-30°C (86°F) in Luxor, 22-32°C (89.6°F) in Aswan.
- June to September: Strong change to warm sun, very little shade. Sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and a bottle of water are essential. Temperatures 25-35°C (95°F) in Cairo, 30-40°C (107.6°F) in Luxor, 31-40°C (107.6°F) in Aswan.
- In April/May and September/October: Mild temperatures, ideal for touring the country.
- On the Nile: December to February is the high season for cruising. In March/April and October/November, things are less busy and the temperatures are mild.
- On the Red Sea: all year round destination

Hotels close to the Nubian Museum:

  • Napri
  • Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
  • Basma Hotel
  • Movenpick Resort Aswan
  • Go Inn Backpackers

We'll outline the three simplest ways for you to go to the Nubian Museum. We'd like to start by advising against using the bus if you want to visit the Nubian Museum because it's crowded, expensive, and pointless.

The 1997 opening of the Nubian Museum featured a distinctive architectural design that reflected traditional local Nubian architecture and was clad in pink granite and local sandstone. It received the Agha Khan Award for Islamic Architecture in 2001.
 

The Aswan Nubian Museum in Aswan, Egypt, is a museum that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Nubian people. It houses a vast collection of Nubian artifacts, including statues, pottery, jewelry, and tools, providing insights into their daily life and beliefs. The museum's architecture, designed to resemble a Nubian village, reflects the traditional building style. Visitors can learn about the ancient Nubian civilization, its interactions with ancient Egypt, the Nubian language and writing systems, traditional clothing and crafts, Nubian architecture and house models, and Nubian musical instruments. The museum also highlights contemporary Nubian culture and the challenges faced by the community in modern times. The garden offers stunning views of the Nile River.

The Nubia Museum is a museum located in Aswan, Egypt, and is considered one of the most important museums in the region, providing a window to explore and understand the culture and history of the Nubian people. The museum was opened in 1997 and houses a variety of cultural and archaeological exhibits that reflect the history and heritage of Nubia.

Among the things that can be seen at the Nubia Museum:

Nubian artifacts: The museum displays many artifacts dating back to the ancient times of the Nubians, including stone carvings, statues, and other artifacts that were part of their civilization.

Nubian Daily Life: The museum offers a glimpse into Nubian daily life and traditional culture by displaying handicrafts, traditional tools, traditional clothing, and other items that represent their traditional way of life.

Temples and monuments: Visitors can see models and reproductions of important Nubian temples and monuments, such as Philae Temple, Abu Simbel Temple, and others, which illustrate the role of Nubians in the history of ancient Egypt.

Temporary exhibitions: The museum occasionally hosts temporary exhibitions that showcase contemporary Nubian art and culture and provide a modern look at Nubians and their heritage

The Nubia Museum in Aswan, Egypt is a museum established by UNESCO in Egypt to display artifacts of the ancient Nubian civilization, as well as information about the history of Nubia from prehistoric times to the present, with a review of the most important Nubian customs and traditions, and the ancient Nubian language

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