Tombs of the Nobles, Aswan

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Tombs of the Nobles is a place located in Aswan (Aswan governorate) and belongs to the category of ruins.

It is situated at an altitude of 423 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 24°6'10"N latitude and 32°53'25"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Tombs of the Nobles is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Aswan (train, 21 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Qubbet el-Hawa (archaeological site, 3 min walk), El Nabatat Island (island, 18 min walk), Elephantine (island, 24 min walk).

Coordinates: 24°6'10"N, 32°53'25"E

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Tombs of the Nobles – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mausoleum of Aga Khan, El-Tabia Mosque, Qubbet el-Hawa, Pyramid of Elephantine.

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Archaeological site
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Island
El Nabatat Island, Aswan
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River island with archaeological sites
Elephantine, Aswan
24 min walk • Elephantine is an island on the Nile, forming part of the city of Aswan in Upper Egypt. The archaeological sites on the island were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 along with other examples of Upper Egyptian architecture including Abu Simbel and Philae.