Overview
One of the oldest Islamic cemeteries in the world, in use from the early Islamic conquest (around 642 CE) through the Mamluk period, the Fatimid Cemetery survives today thanks to Aswan's dry desert climate preserving its mud-brick tombs. Of roughly 80 tombs, about 30 remain, and the site is architecturally significant as an early site of the domed mausoleum form in Islamic architecture. Several mashhads (saints' shrines) survive, including the 'Dome of the Seventy-Seven Walis.' Located behind the Nubian Museum along the road to Aswan Airport; if a caretaker guides you around, a small tip is appreciated. Entry is generally free.
Travel Tips
Combine naturally with a Nubian Museum visit. If a caretaker shows you around, a small tip is a nice gesture.
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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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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Aswan with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Aswan 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Fatimid Cemetery
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Nubian Museum
An Aga Khan Award-winning museum tracing 3,000 years of Nubian civilization.
📍 675m away
Nubian Village
Brightly painted Nubian houses line the Nile, offering a vibrant cultural experience.
📍 1.7km away
Aswan High Dam
Completed in 1970, this massive dam created Lake Nasser and shaped modern Egypt.
📍 11.9km 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.