Elephantine Island
by Debbie Oppermann
Title
Elephantine Island
Artist
Debbie Oppermann
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Photograph - Photography
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"Elephantine Island" by Debbie Oppermann. The elite Tombs on Elephantine Island Aswan, date mainly from the Old Kingdom which provide an insight into the burial traditions of Upper Egyptian Nome 1 during the later Old Kingdom. The tombs include the famous tomb of Harkhuf. Others belong to Sabni or Heqaib. There are later tombs, from the Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom. Elephantine Island is the largest of the Aswan area islands, and is one of the most ancient sites in Egypt, with artifacts dating to predynastic periods. This is probably due to its location at the first Cataract of the Nile, which provided a natural boundary between Egypt and Nubia. It is a popular spot for tourists and the island is easily accessible by ferry or feluccas.
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