Elephantine

Elephantine is an island in the Nile at Aswan whose southern end holds the ruins of the ancient town of Abu, excavated by a German mission since 1969. Visitors reach it by ferry and see the temples of Khnum and Satet, a Nilometer and the Aswan Museum, which displays finds from the island.

Good to know

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–16:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source egymonuments.gov.eg

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week

Mon08:00–16:00

Tue08:00–16:00

Wed08:00–16:00

Thu08:00–16:00

Fri08:00–16:00

Sat08:00–16:00

Sun08:00–16:00

Nearby

Nubian Museum

museum

Aswan Botanical Garden

botanical garden

Unfinished Obelisk

monument

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Elephantine?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–16:00.

Official site

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