In pics: et reviews Nubian Museum in Aswan

Walaa Ali

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 - 09:14 GMT

Walaa Ali

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 - 09:14 GMT

Sandstone statue of Ramses II at the entrance to the Nubia Museum in Aswan - Egypt today/ Walaa Ali

CAIRO – 1 April 2018: The Nubian Museum is one of the most famous museums in Aswan City, Upper Egypt; it houses a number of museums and archaeological temples which attract tourists from around the world.

Some mummies in the Nubian Museum in Aswan - Egypt today/ Samar Samir

Some pictures show sinking Nubian archaeological in the Nubian Museum in Aswan - Egypt today/ Walaa Ali

The Nubian Museum, which was established by UNESCO in 1997, protects and showcases artifacts from an ancient Nubian civilization and culture as well as information on Nubia’s history from prehistoric times until now, in addition to the most important Nubian traditions and the ancient Nubian language.

Archaeological collections in the Nubian Museum in Aswan - Egypt today/ Samar Samir

The museum covers an area of 50,000 square meters, including a huge garden, several artifacts from different eras and various collections of the Egyptian civilization.

The museum consists of three floors: the first floor is below the ground level, and contains stores and workshops; the second floor is a large hall for displaying artifacts, and the third houses a library, a cafeteria, rooms for museum secretaries, photocopying and microfilm rooms.

Walking into this overwhelmingly historical museum, we were met with friendly faces and the upmost of hospitality from the museum staff. Their manner and excitement towards the history took me back to a few hundred years ago, back to when life was much simpler. Leaving the museum later that evening, we felt much happier, more peaceful, like we had walked into a different era… one where simplicity and joy is in control.

We did not expect the museum to have such beauty, calmness and structure. Each side of the museum explains the history of Nubia; you do not need a tour guide with you because every piece in the museum has a full explanation in an excellent educational way. What distinguishes the museum is its allocation to the history of Nubia, a focus that is much deserved and appreciated.

The Museum also explains the history of Nubia from the prehistoric era until now. On a personal level, we learnt a lot of information of the history of Nubia and Egypt during our visit. It is a wonderful place from which you could never tire.