# Heisa Island

Aswan, Egypt

Heisa Island is a granite Nile island near the High Dam, home to about 2,000 Kenzi Nubians in colorful hillside houses. Once a burial ground for Philae's priests, its people stayed put when the dam rose, simply moving to higher ground.

## Roots Earth

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

Coordinates: 24.0145, 32.8768

[City page](/cities/aswan)

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