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Assouan

Assouan

8.9
An ancient city on the Nile in southern Egypt with two large dams and old temples
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : Asuán
  • Many tourists visit Assouan to see the impressive High Dam and the nearby temples.

Examples

  • The city of Assouan is known for its vibrant culture and stunning landscapes along the Nile.

  • We return immediately to Assouan.

    Death on the Nile (2022)

  • We shall build the Aswan Dam our own way.

  • We shall build the Aswan Dam our own way.

  • Yes, I know I invited you for another 10 days sightseeing in Assouan to Philae, but circumstances invited inspiration.

    Death on the Nile (2022)

  • In Assouan.

    Death on the Nile (2022)

  • Assouan is famous for its ancient history and the beautiful Assouan.

Synonyms

Aswan
vsAssouan
3 5.5

A city on the Nile in southern Egypt that has temples and a large dam nearby

is the older written form now replaced by the common modern name
Assuan
vsAssouan
  • Archaic
8.9

A city in southern Egypt on the Nile with ancient temples near large dams

is the older spelling now replaced by the common modern form

Surface Forms

Assouan main
Aswan main

Etymology

Assouan is an older spelling of Aswan and comes from the ancient Egyptian name Swen, which later became Greek Syene. That's why the modern name still points to the same Nile city with a very long history.