Half day visit High Dam & unfinished Obelisk

Your Travel Experience with Travco Egypt

Half day visit High Dam & unfinished Obelisk

1. High Dam (Aswan High Dam):

• Overview: The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970, is one of the most important engineering projects in modern Egypt. Located on the Nile River, the dam controls floods, generates hydroelectric power, and regulates water flow for irrigation, greatly enhancing Egypt’s agriculture and economy.
• Highlights:
  • Explore the dam’s observation point for panoramic views of Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world.
  • Learn about the dam’s construction and how it has transformed Egypt’s infrastructure and agriculture.
  • Understand its historical significance, including its role in displacing ancient temples and monuments, which led to the Temple of Abu Simbel’s relocation.

2. Unfinished Obelisk:

• Overview: Located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk offers an incredible look into the ancient Egyptian stoneworking process. This massive obelisk, originally intended for the Temple of Karnak in Luxor, was abandoned after a crack formed during its carving.
• Highlights:
  • The obelisk’s sheer size (it would have been over 40 meters tall if completed) gives you an idea of the immense effort and precision required to carve and transport these monumental structures.
  • The unattached obelisk is still embedded in the bedrock, allowing visitors to see the technique used in its extraction.
  • The site also reveals the methods used by ancient Egyptians to handle such enormous stones, showcasing their advanced engineering skills.