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Tombs of the Nobles in Aswan

  • 05 16, 2023

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

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 subway part, 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.

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The cooler months from October through April are the greatest for travel. Because of the nicer weather, sightseeing and outdoor activities are more enjoyable. It can get very hot throughout the summer (May to September).

The majority of the Egyptian shrines and monuments were built with stones obtained from Aswan, which served as a source of granite. This includes the Giza pyramids. On the east bank of the Nile River, close to the first cataract, is a lively market in Aswan. The Island of Elephantine has now been added to Aswan's territory.

 

As a result, thieves carried out a number of tomb raids. The damaged and desecrated mummified remains of his predecessors from the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties were reburied in a secure location by a later monarch from the 21st dynasty.

 

Aswan has a desert climate, characterized by hot and dry conditions. Summers in Aswan are extremely hot, with temperatures often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Winters are milder, with average daytime temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). It is generally a sunny destination with very limited rainfall.

The ancient rock-cut tombs known as the Tombs of the Nobles in Aswan, or the Tombs of the Nobles of El-Kab, are situated close to El-Kab. These Old Kingdom tombs served as the last resting places for aristocrats, administrators, and high-ranking officials. The elaborate wall paintings and reliefs on the tombs offer insights into religious rituals, everyday life, and mythology. Ramses II's influential official Setau's tomb is renowned for its well-preserved paintings and reliefs. Ahmose's Tomb, a high-ranking official of the 18th Dynasty, has exquisitely decorated chambers and provides insight into Ahmose's wartime military exploits. The tombs are a component of a wider archaeological site.

The Tombs of the Nobles in Aswan are a group of ancient tombs located in the Nubian Village area near Aswan. They date back to the period of ancient times in Egypt, specifically between the Neolithic period (2686-2181 BC) and the Ancient Roman period (30 BC - 641 AD).

The idea of building tombs centered around the idea of religion and afterlife beliefs in ancient Egyptian civilization, as noble tombs were considered a place of burial for nobles, officials, and employees with high socio-economic status.

Noble tombs were characterized by their unique and elaborate design, and usually included numerous funerary halls and rooms decorated with inscriptions and wall paintings depicting daily life, religious rituals, and beliefs in the afterlife in the underworld. Tombs were similar in structure and design to a pyramid, and often included a series of corridors and chambers leading to the main burial chamber.

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