Ancient Civilizations: Ancient: Africa: Nubia

An image-rich series of pages describing Abu Simbel from the standpoint of its architectural history; from the Leo Masuda Architectonic Research Office.

A brief overview and gallery tour of the Nubian collection at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Explores the history and culture of ancient Nubia which existed in time along with the Egyptian Kingdom. Studies include Bronze Age Nubia and the Kingdom of Kush.

An exhibit presented by the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology includes a press release which provides historical background and overview, an illustrated article titled "The Building of the First Aswan Dam and the Inundation of Lower Nubia," and a gallery of artifacts.

Very brief history of Aswan (ancient Swen) and its role in Egypt as the gateway to Nubia and Africa.

Describes the Nile islands, Aga Khan Mausoleum, St. Simeon's Monastery, Tombs of the Nobles, and other historic sites near Aswan; temples at Abu Simbel, Kalabsha, and Philae; and other sites of historical importance in Upper Nubia; from TourEgypt.

A photo-essay, and the song "Hekayet Shaab," which describe the building and effects on Egypt of the Aswan High Dam; from The Egyptian Castle.

A history of Christianity in Nubia, from the sixth century to the sixteenth century; from About.com.

The Nubia Museum in Aswan has been awarded the prestigious International Aga Khan Award for Architecture; by Nevine El-Aref, in Al-Ahram Weekly Online.

Briefly describes Elephantine Island's long history, dating back to the Intermediate Nagada Era (ca. 3500 BC), its importance as a commercial center, and its recent restoration; from Egypt State Information Service.