Must choose: Aswan High Dam OR Unfinished Obelisk OR Nubian Museum
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 153
Must choose: Aswan High Dam OR Unfinished Obelisk OR Nubian Museum
We have a trip-planning dilemma. Due to time constraints (which I will not go into, but they are real) we must choose between seeing the Aswan High Dam OR the Unfinished Obelisk OR the Nubian Museum. Appreciate all thoughts!
#5
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,237
Definitely the museum. I saw all three. The dam and obelisk were on my list of over-rated sights. The museum, while not essential, was a pleasant way to spend an hour and a half. More details in my trip report. I hope you don't have to skip Abu Simbel.
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#7
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 79
I saw the three of them and I'll choose the museum. The high damm has nothing especial except for the sights of Lake Nasser. The obelisk (and the querries in wich it's located) is interesting; but the museum has an excellent and complete exhibit of pharaonic and post-pharaonic art that will give you a complete idea of the Nubian area. It's very well organized in a modern and clean building and it really deserves the visit.