Aswan, Egypt

Sehel Island

Sehel Island, Aswan

A granite island in the Nile below the First Cataract, southwest of Aswan. Once sacred to the water goddess Anuket and worked as a quarry, its boulders carry hundreds of ancient inscriptions, including the famous Famine Stela.

What the app adds

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

Location

Coordinates: 24.05917, 32.87111

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