Overview
Qubbet el-Hawa ('Dome of the Wind') is a cliffside necropolis on Aswan's west bank for nobles of the Old and Middle Kingdoms, with over 80 numbered tombs, many still unexcavated. The oldest belongs to Harkhuf from the 6th Dynasty (2345-2181 BC), while the tomb of Sarenput II (No. 31) is considered the finest and best preserved. A dome atop the hill, built for a local Islamic sheikh, gave the site its name. The climb up is steep, but the payoff is a sweeping view over the Nile and Elephantine Island. Admission is around EGP 25-50 (subject to change). Cross the Nile by boat from the Corniche, then walk up.
Travel Tips
Visiting around 2-4pm avoids the worst heat. Bring water and a hat; fewer crowds than other sites make for a relaxed visit.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Aswan, Egypt from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Attractions near Qubbet el-Hawa (Tombs of the Nobles)
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Nubian Museum
An Aga Khan Award-winning museum tracing 3,000 years of Nubian civilization.
📍 1.0km away
Unfinished Obelisk
A 42-meter, 1,200-ton unfinished obelisk still lying in its ancient quarry.
📍 1.9km away
Aswan High Dam
Completed in 1970, this massive dam created Lake Nasser and shaped modern Egypt.
📍 13.3km 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.