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El Shalb el Kebir

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El Shalb el Kebir is one of villages in Egypt situated some 10 km south of Kom Ombo and 850 km from the capital. The population of the the community was estimated at 100 people according to the 2012 census Many people visit El Shalb el Kebir each year to take a look at its famous archaeological sites.

El Shalb el Kebir is served by Aswan Intl (IATA: ASW) airport, which is 80 km away.

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1. Temple of Kom Ombo
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic dynasty in the Egyptian town of Kom Ombo. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. The building is unique because its'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods. The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world with Hathor and Khonsu. Meanwhile, the northern part of th…

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Helnan Aswan Hotel - Convention Center

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Movenpick Resort Aswan

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Pyramisa Isis Corniche Aswan Resort

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Nuba Nile Hotel Aswan

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Marhaba Palace Hotel

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Orchida St. George Hotel

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Nile Hotel Aswan

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Queen nourhan Hotel

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