Deep south of Egypt where Aswan city, you’ll find that Aswan is surrounded by many Small islands and Nubian villages on the west bank. The Nubian villages is such a cheerful sight for being painted with bright colors, and inhabited by Nubians whom population doesn’t exceed of 100,000. They speak their own Nubian Languages and have specific traditions that are different from rest of Egypt. Their origin goes back to Africa and Sudan when they traveled in antiquity to south Egypt for farming around the Nile. The Nubian Villages are considered to be Aswan city attraction and perfect for half Aswan day tours if you are passing by the city.
Nubian Villages
Visiting a Nubian village is a must when traveling to Egypt. Among all Aswan attractions, this trip might capture your heart in every way. The Nubian people are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. You will experience great hospitality in a Nubian family house. They have dark skin and speak a language called Nuba or Nubian. Some consider their language a sacred custom and refuse to teach it to foreigners.
Nubian houses are made of mud and often painted blue or orange. Palm trees and gardens are abundant, and they mostly raise chickens and goats on their farms. If not farming, some locals earn a living by selling handicrafts or drawing henna for tourists. This trip offers a wonderful experience for adults, kids, and people of all ages.
Nubian Culture facts
Nubian women take great pride in their heritage, which may help keep Nubian culture alive today. They proudly display their crafts and sell traditional food. Additionally, they continue to wear traditional attire and create Nubian jewelry for tourists. These women preserve their culture by passing down ancient tales and stories, teaching traditional dances and songs, and marrying within their community.
Furthermore, Nubians still follow ancient Egyptian beliefs. They believe that hanging a crocodile body over a door protects against the evil eye. As a result, you’ll see mummified crocodiles on village doors. Fishermen hunt crocodiles, stuff them with straw, and hang them with their mouths open. They also draw crocodiles and may keep one or two in a cage for tourists to photograph. Historically, the Nile crocodile was worshiped by the pharaohs as Sobek, a god of evil, envy, and war. Consequently, Nubians mummified crocodiles to ward off evil and adopted this practice as a tradition.
How to get to Nubian villages
The villages are located minutes away from Aswan center; you can reach it by taking Nile small boat or felucca to get there. It is not hard at all. If you are visiting the Nubian villages under the management of our company travel to Egypt, we’ll provide all your transfers to the desired destination. another way to reach the beautiful villages is by motorboat across the Nile, it wouldn’t take more 40 minutes depends on your location. You can enjoy the stunning sunset while sailing to Nubia, breath some fresh air and enjoy the sight of the Nile.When the picturesque village start to appear in the water, that’s the beginning of your wonderful tour where you can shop for spices, souvenirs and food as well.
