Overview
Built between 1960 and 1970 with Soviet engineering support, the Aswan High Dam is a colossal rock-fill structure 3.8km long and 111m tall. It created Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial reservoirs in the world. The dam tamed the annual Nile flood and gave Egypt reliable irrigation, but it also threatened to submerge Nubian monuments like Abu Simbel and Philae - triggering UNESCO's famous relocation campaign. The viewing platform looks out over the vast expanse of Lake Nasser. Admission EGP 100. About 30 minutes by car from downtown Aswan.
Travel Tips
Combine with Philae Temple or the Unfinished Obelisk for a half-day. Photography on the dam itself is restricted in security-sensitive areas - follow your guide.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Aswan, Egypt from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Egypt on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Aswan High Dam
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Unfinished Obelisk
A 42-meter, 1,200-ton unfinished obelisk still lying in its ancient quarry.
📍 12.0km away
Nubian Museum
An Aga Khan Award-winning museum tracing 3,000 years of Nubian civilization.
📍 12.6km away
Nubian Village
Brightly painted Nubian houses line the Nile, offering a vibrant cultural experience.
📍 12.7km away
Aga Khan Mausoleum
A pink-granite hilltop mausoleum for Ismaili Imam Aga Khan III, with beautiful Nile views.
📍 13.0km away
Aswan Corniche
Aswan's riverside promenade, often called Egypt's most beautiful stretch of Nile waterfront.
📍 13.3km away
Aswan Souq
Aswan's traditional market with a strong Nubian flavor, filled with spices and handicrafts.
📍 13.5km away
Things to Do in Aswan
Abu Simbel Sunrise Tour
Depart Aswan at 4 a.m. for a 3-hour drive to greet sunrise at Abu Simbel. Visit the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari and return to Aswan by late afternoon.
Felucca Sail to Nubian Village
A 3-4 hour sail on a traditional felucca along the Nile, calling at the Nubian Village, Kitchener's Botanical Garden, and Elephantine Island. Sunset departures are most popular.
Nubian Home Dinner
Be invited into a Nubian village home to cook and share traditional dishes like tagen ful, sahina, and Nubian coffee over 2-3 hours. Includes henna and Nubian music.