Egypt: Aswan Dam, Philae Temple, Aswan Museum

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Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt (see Gallery), the capital of the Aswan Governorate (pop.1.2 million)
and the 3rd largest city in Egypt.
Two dams straddle the river at this point: the newer Aswan High Dam and the older Aswan Low Dam.

Memorial to Nasser at the High Dam.