Aswan region is worldwide famous for its Philae temple on nearby Agilkia island. St Simeon Monastery is now a ruin but still a strong demonstration of Christian development in Nubia during the 7th century. Cruising on the Nile is not only a delightful experience but also like travelling back in time. The river banks host testimonials of ancient empires and civilisations that inhabited the region during the past centuries. One of the driest cities in the world, Aswan was however a significant political and religious centre. Its influence reached large parts of the population under the Pharaohs, Coptic Christians and Arabs rulings. There is something I particularly like about Nubia. Its…