Nubian village in Aswan is located in West Sohail. Nubian Village is one of the most important Aswan attractions that has to be visited to enjoy the beauty of its landscape and the generosity of its people.
Aswan is considered one of the 30 most beautiful cities in the world. It is characterized by its calm, charm, clear sky, fabulous views of the Nile River, and its colorful Nubian houses.
It is famous for its boat trips in the Nile River and Nasser Lake and watching the fabulous natural scenes and the islands. Aswan houses one of the most important landmarks of modern Egypt, the High Dam.
Nubia:
Nubia is located in the south of Egypt and has a great history ranging from the civilization of ancient Egypt and the modern Egyptian history.
During the ancient Egyptian civilization: The Nubians were famous for their archery skills, so they became an essential part of the Egyptian army. Nubia was called (Ta_Seti), meaning the land of the bow and Kush. When the death of the Nubian warriors, their archeries are buried with them.
During the modern history of Egypt: Nubia suffered during the construction of the High Dam. The ancient Nubia was drowned, and its people were displaced to their current place. The Nubian community distinguishes with preserving their customs and traditions and the Nubian language and teaching it to their children to save it.
Nubian village:
Nubia is famous for the generosity and kindness of its people. The most important characteristic of the Nubian villages is these small and colorful houses. They express the Nubian architecture.
These houses are built of mud, water, sand, and straw. The roofs of these houses take the form of domes to distribute the heat throughout the house. The Nubians are drawn special motifs on the walls of their homes to express their culture, like boats, camels, and palms.
In many Nubian homes, crocodiles are kept as pets. This is due to the Nubians’ belief that crocodiles protect them from evil.
Activities to do in Nubian Village:
1- Shopping: you will be able to enjoy shopping in the Nubian stores and buying souvenirs that express the Nubian culture, such as clothes and accessories, and buying fresh spices.
2- Sitting in restaurants and cafes: These places are characterized by its beauty of their views on the Nile River.
3- Henna drawing: Many Nuba women work in drawing henna made from natural herbs and oils.
4- Visiting the Nubian Museum: It displays the cultural and historical heritage of Nubia.
you can visit the Nubian village with Travel with Pharaohs for 10 Days
