EGYPT-ASWAN-TOURISM-BOOMING

EGYPT-ASWAN-TOURISM-BOOMING

(230310) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Philae temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, on March 9, 2023. The number of tourists in Egypt dropped to around 3.7 million in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, after it saw a boom in 2019 with over 13 million visiting the North African country, according to official data. It gradually recovered to about 8 million in 2021 and further flourished throughout 2022 to near pre-pandemic numbers. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Tourism booms in Upper Egypt's Aswan after pandemic-related recession

EGYPT-ASWAN-TOURISM-BOOMING

EGYPT-ASWAN-TOURISM-BOOMING

(230310) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Philae temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, on March 9, 2023. The number of tourists in Egypt dropped to around 3.7 million in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, after it saw a boom in 2019 with over 13 million visiting the North African country, according to official data. It gradually recovered to about 8 million in 2021 and further flourished throughout 2022 to near pre-pandemic numbers. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Tourism booms in Upper Egypt's Aswan after pandemic-related recession

EGYPT-ASWAN-TOURISM-BOOMING

EGYPT-ASWAN-TOURISM-BOOMING

(230310) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Philae temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, on March 9, 2023. The number of tourists in Egypt dropped to around 3.7 million in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, after it saw a boom in 2019 with over 13 million visiting the North African country, according to official data. It gradually recovered to about 8 million in 2021 and further flourished throughout 2022 to near pre-pandemic numbers. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Tourism booms in Upper Egypt's Aswan after pandemic-related recession

EGYPT-ASWAN-PHILAE TEMPLE-TOURISM

EGYPT-ASWAN-PHILAE TEMPLE-TOURISM

(220221) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), Feb. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Philae temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, on Feb. 21, 2022. The Philae temple complex, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Aswan, is entering tourist season. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-ASWAN-PHILAE TEMPLE-TOURISM

EGYPT-ASWAN-PHILAE TEMPLE-TOURISM

(220221) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), Feb. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Philae temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, on Feb. 21, 2022. The Philae temple complex, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Aswan, is entering tourist season. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-ASWAN-PHILAE TEMPLE-TOURISM

EGYPT-ASWAN-PHILAE TEMPLE-TOURISM

(220221) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), Feb. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Philae temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, on Feb. 21, 2022. The Philae temple complex, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Aswan, is entering tourist season. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-ASWAN-PHILAE TEMPLE-TOURISM

EGYPT-ASWAN-PHILAE TEMPLE-TOURISM

(220221) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), Feb. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A tourist visits the Philae temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, on Feb. 21, 2022. The Philae temple complex, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Aswan, is entering tourist season. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

EGYPT-ASWAN-PHILAE TEMPLE-TOURISM

EGYPT-ASWAN-PHILAE TEMPLE-TOURISM

(220221) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), Feb. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Philae temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, on Feb. 21, 2022. The Philae temple complex, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Aswan, is entering tourist season. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

Island of Philae, on approach c1857

Island of Philae, on approach c1857

Island of Philae, on approach c1857 Date: 1857

Island of Philae, c1857

Island of Philae, c1857

Island of Philae, c1857 Date: 1857

Island of Philae, the Colonnade c1857

Island of Philae, the Colonnade c1857

Island of Philae, the Colonnade c1857 Date: 1857

Island of Philae, group of palms c1857

Island of Philae, group of palms c1857

Island of Philae, group of palms c1857 Date: 1857

Island of Philae, Ruined Mosque c1857

Island of Philae, Ruined Mosque c1857

Island of Philae, Ruined Mosque c1857 Date: 1857

Island of Philae, Pharaoh's Bed c1857

Island of Philae, Pharaoh's Bed c1857

Island of Philae, Pharaoh's Bed c1857 Date: 1857

Island of Philae, view looking North c1857

Island of Philae, view looking North c1857

Island of Philae, view looking North c1857 Date: 1857

Island of Philae, a Doum Palm and Ruined Mosque c1857

Island of Philae, a Doum Palm and Ruined Mosque c1857

Island of Philae, a Doum Palm and Ruined Mosque c1857 Date: 1857

Island of Philae, south end c1857

Island of Philae, south end c1857

Island of Philae, south end c1857 Date: 1857