Nubian Villages

Nubian Villages

Aswan is a city of magic and beauty because it is on the Nile and the kindness of its people. Whoever visits Aswan is truly lucky because it is the opportunity to visit one of the Nubian villages, interact with the village residents, and enjoy the view of the Nile from the village. The Nubian Village in Aswan is an experience worth taking, because during the course you will be able to enjoy, have fun and learn about Nubian culture, traditions, food, clothing and the Nubian lifestyle.

Arriving at the village

To reach the Nubian village from Aswan, the best way is to take a small port boat that will take you to Sohail Island, where the beautiful village is located, on the west bank of the Nile River. There is no doubt that riding a boat or felucca in Aswan is a very relaxing experience and gives you the opportunity to enjoy the Nile River and the refreshing air. In addition, you can get here by car.

In most cases Less than 15 minutes by felucca from Aswan center, and 3 hours by car from Luxor.

About Nubian Villages

• You will see very colorful houses, built according to Nubian mud-brick architecture.
• Above each house you will find a dome-shaped roof designed to distribute the sun's heat evenly throughout the interior of the house.
• Nubians love to decorate their homes using simple but cheerful colors They draw figures from Nubian culture on the walls of their homes.
• Nubians are famous for their dark skin, and there is a distinct Nubian language.
• The ancient Nubians were famous for their archery skills It is common for warriors to be buried along with archery equipment there.
• The Kingdom of Nubia, located along the Nile River. In southern Egypt and northern Sudan, it is a kingdom famous for its rich gold deposits.
• Nubian villages are very small and quiet places.
• The Nubian people's love for the crocodile stems from the ancient Egyptian belief that the presence of the crocodile would protect them and their household from the evil eye.
• The live, mummified and hanged body of the crocodile, which is greatly admired in Nubian homes.