Located in the southernmost part of Egypt, Aswan is a very important tourist center and one of the main gateways to Egypt since many travelers come directly to it to start their Nile cruise there. In any case Whether you are traveling on your own or on an organized trip, at some point you pass through this city because it is a must stop due to all the historical and tourist places around it, an essential that cannot be missing on a route for Egypt. In ancient times Aswan was an important commercial port and numerous temples were built there; some on the islands of the Nile such as the Philae temple or the Kalabsha temple. In addition, the Nubians settled in the surrounding area and built colorful villages.