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. The museum features artifacts from Nubia, which were housed there during the construction of the Aswan Dam. In 1990, a new department was inaugurated. It displayed findings that were discovered on Elephantine island itself, such as utensils, weapons, pottery and mummies. The museum is situated close to the Ruins of Abu, where excavations are still taking place.
Aswan Museum is located in Aswan Governorate, Egypt. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 24.0847 and longitude 32.8867.
The museum was established in 1912, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
museum on the island of Elephantine, Aswan, Egypt... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in Egypt.
