Qubbet el-Hawa
قبة الهوا · 아스완주
archaeological site in Egypt, with Old and Middle Kingdom Tombs
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:02
Welcome to Qubbet el-Hawa, the 'Dome of the Wind,' a high ridge on the west bank of the Nile in Aswan that serves as a sentinel over the southern gateway of Egypt. This site is a remarkable palimpsest of Egyptian history, where…
Listen in the app2The Islamic Shrine — Qubba of Sheikh Ali1:51
We stand now before the eponymous white dome. Its simple, robust form is typical of the early Islamic funerary architecture in Upper Egypt. …
Listen in the app3The Tomb of Sirenput I (No. 36)1:38
Descending slightly from the dome, we enter the tomb of Sirenput I, a powerful governor during the reign of Senusret I in the 12th Dynasty. This is a 'Hidden Gem' of Aswan, showcasing the sophisticated art of the Middle Kingdom…
Listen in the app4The Causeway and the Lower Tombs1:34
Connecting the riverbank to the high necropolis are several long, stone causeways. These were the ritual paths used during funerals to transport the sarcophagi from the Nile to their final resting places. …
Listen in the app5The Tomb of Harkhuf — An Ancient Explorer1:32
One of the most historically significant sites on this hill is the tomb of Harkhuf, a governor of the 6th Dynasty. Harkhuf was one of the world’s first recorded explorers. …
Listen in the app6The View of Elephantine and the Nilometer1:34
From this terrace outside the tombs, the view of Elephantine Island is particularly instructive. In ancient times, the island was the actual city of Abu—the 'City of Ivory'—and the seat of power for the men buried here. …
Listen in the app7The Tomb of Mehu and the Old Kingdom Elite1:25
Finally, we visit some of the oldest structures on the hill, dating back to the late 5th and early 6th Dynasties. Tombs like that of Mehu demonstrate the early development of the rock-cut burial style. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:40
As we conclude our journey through Qubbet el-Hawa, look out one last time over the Nile. We have climbed from the tombs of the Old Kingdom explorers to the Middle Kingdom lords, finally reaching the medieval dome that gives this…
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What is Qubbet el-Hawa?
Qubbet el-Hawa is a place in 아스완주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 아스완주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 16 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.1025, 32.8889 |
| Last updated |
