First Cataract

First Cataract is a rapids in , . First Cataract is situated near the locality , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Philae and Philae Temple.

Islet
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Island was an island near the expansive of the Nile in .

Photo: Moh hakem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The complex is an island-based temple…

Island
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or el-Heissa is an inhabited basaltic…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shellal and Nile 1st. Cataract.

Village
is a small ancient village on the banks of the Nile, south of in . is situated 4 km northeast of First Cataract.

Locality
The Cataracts of the Nile are shallow lengths of the… is situated 5 km south of First Cataract.

Photo: MJJR, CC BY 3.0.
is the southernmost city of , some 870…

First Cataract

Latitude
24.01667° or 24° 1′ north
Longitude
32.86667° or 32° 52′ east
Elevation
125 metres (410 feet)
Open location code
7GPJ2V88+MM
Geo­Names ID
359569
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Spanish—“First Cataract” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Aswân Reservoir Colony and Naj‘ Tinjār.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Jazīrat ‘Awwāḑ and Jazā’ir Bījah.

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