# Elephantine Island

Aswan, Egypt

An ancient river island at Aswan, once Egypt's southern frontier town and a hub of the ivory trade. Home to the Temple of Khnum, a stepped Nilometer, and living Nubian villages along its lanes.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Elephantine Island, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 24.09, 32.89

[City page](/cities/aswan)

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