Bigeh

#275 among destinations in Egypt

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Bigeh is an island and archaeological site situated along the Nile River in historic Nubia and within the Aswan Governorate of southern Egypt. The island has been situated in the reservoir of the Old Aswan Dam since the dam's initial completion in 1902. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 24°1'13"N, 32°53'5"E

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Bigeh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Unfinished obelisk, Nubian Museum, Mausoleum of Aga Khan, Aswan Dam.

4 miN
Massive obelisk in an ancient quarry
Unfinished obelisk, Aswan
102 min walk • The Unfinished Obelisk, nestled in the ancient city of Aswan in Egypt, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the country's bygone eras. This archaeological site is significant for its historical insight into the stone-carving techniques used by the ancient Egyptians.
4.1 miN
Historical and cultural Egyptian artifacts
Nubian Museum, Aswan
105 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Aswan, Egypt, the Nubian Museum serves as a stunning repository of the rich history and vibrant culture of the Nubian people. Since its inauguration in 1997, the museum has been an essential destination for anyone interested in the deep roots of...
4.7 miN
Mausoleum
Mausoleum of Aga Khan, Aswan
121 min walk • Perched on a hill along the west bank of the Nile, the Mausoleum of Aga Khan is an exquisite example of modern Islamic architecture located in the tranquil city of Aswan, Egypt. This elegant pink granite structure is the final resting place of Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga...
3.5 miS
Dam
Aswan Dam
91 min walk • The Aswan High Dam, a monumental feat of engineering, stands as a testament to modern advancements and a pivotal development in Egypt's history. Located near Aswan, Egypt, this embankment dam was completed in 1970, after a decade of construction, to control the...
4.2 miS
Temple
Temple of Beit el-Wali
108 min walk • The Temple of Beit el-Wali is a rock-cut ancient Egyptian temple in Nubia which was built by Pharaoh Ramesses II and dedicated to the deities of Amun-Re, Re-Horakhti, Khnum and Anuket.
4.5 miN
Pyramid
Pyramid of Elephantine, Aswan
115 min walk • The Pyramid of Elephantine is part of a group of seven very similar small step pyramids, along with the pyramids at Edfu South, el-Kula, Naqada, Saujet el-Meitin, Seila, and Sinki. All of these were built far from the main centres of Egypt and are very poorly understood.
4.5 miN
Museum, Archaeological museum
Aswan Museum, Aswan
114 min walk • Aswan Museum is a museum in Elephantine, located on the south-eastern side of Aswan, Egypt. It was set up in 1912 by the British Egyptologist Cecil Mallaby Firth.
4.3 miS
Temple
Kiosk of Qertassi
110 min walk • The Kiosk of Qertassi is "a tiny Roman kiosk with four slender papyrus columns inside, two Hathor columns at the...
~1750 ftN
Memorial
Trajan's Kiosk, Aswan
9 min walk • Trajan's Kiosk, also known as Pharaoh's Bed by the locals, is a hypaethral temple currently located on Agilkia Island in southern Egypt. The unfinished monument is attributed to Trajan, Roman emperor from 98 to 117 AD, due to his depiction as pharaoh seen on some of the interior reliefs.
2.1 miN
Archaeological site
Shellal, Philae
53 min walk • Shellal is a small ancient village on the banks of the Nile, south of Aswan in Upper Egypt. It was the traditional northern frontier of the Nubian region with both the Egyptian Empire and the Roman Empire.
4.4 miN
Temple
Temple of Satet, Aswan
113 min walk • The Temple of Satet or Satis was an ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to the goddess Satet, a personification of the Nile inundation. The temple was located on the Nile Valley island of Elephantine, Egypt.