Is a city in the south of Egypt, the capital of the Aswan Governorate, It stands on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract and is a busy market and tourist center

Aswan a haven of peace and relaxation with a delightfully dry sunny climate is an ideal winter resort. Situated on the East Bank of the main gateway to Nubia and Africa. Aswan was once a most important city and trade route between Egypt and the Southern Territories along which ivory, gold, silver and exotic animals passed.