Nubian Museum

　　In the 1960s, during the construction of the Aswan High Dam, Egyptian archaeologists and archaeologists worldwide recognized the urgent need to initiate a campaign to save Nubian civilization, in order to preserve the vast number of artifacts discovered in tombs, temples, and tribal areas. Thus, the Nubian Museum was established.

　　The Nubian Museum is located in northern Aswan and opened in 1997. Covering an area of 50,000 square meters, it houses monumental items collected from various regions of Egypt in Nubia during the first half of the 20th century. The museum’s architecture and enclosing walls are designed based on ancient Nubian civilization, featuring a strong traditional Nubian village architectural style. The collection includes over 3,000 artifacts from different periods, more than 50 of which date back to prehistoric times, showcasing the history of human activity and reflecting the traces of human life and the environment throughout Nubian civilization from the BC era to the 6th century AD. Here, you can find prehistoric caves with rock art, ancient Egyptian statues, obelisks, and column decorations, as well as complete Nubian houses.

　　The Nubian Museum ranks among the top ten museums in Egypt. It has played a significant role in promoting Nubian civilization and has made outstanding contributions to the study of Nubian history and culture around the world.

　　Nubian Museum Reason to visit: The best museum to learn about Nubian civilization Continent: Africa Country/Region: Egypt Province/State: Aswan Governorate City: Aswan