Aswan, Egypt’s capital city, is distinguished by an abundance of palm trees and tropical gardens, which are situated across one of the Nile’s biggest stretches of water

The design of the temple was influenced by the policy of the Ptolemies, who, to reaffirm their authority over both Upper and Lower Egypt, were first crowned at Alexandria and then crowned again in Kom Ombo, as seen in the image above.

The temple of Edfu, located near Luxor along the Nile River, is an excellent example of a temple that has been very well maintained and is visually beautiful and it is referred to as the Temple of Horus because it was built in honor of the God Horus, who had a falcon on his head.

The Ancient Egyptian Obelisks were of great significance since they stood in front of temples, usually in pairs, to serve as a guide to the main entrances of the structures.

With the Aswan Dam serving as a symbol of resilience, political fennec, and the desire to take control of one’s destiny, as well as the birth of a new Egypt, we will explore further into the location of the dam, its history, interesting facts, and effects on the surrounding area.