"A new series of handy pocket guides for explorers of Egypt's rich past and exciting present, packed with information and brilliantly illustrated with color photographs, maps, plans, and 3-D drawings–all in just 48 pages. Aswan, the southernmost gateway to Egypt, is a fascinating area that visitors should make the most of. This guide provides a concise history of the region and its people, as well as practical information about the Nubia Museum, the Tombs of the Nobles, the Temple of Philae, and much more."