#aswan international airport
Aswan is known for its breathtaking Nile views, its friendly and generous people, and its ancient temples. However, upon arriving at Aswan International Airport, there is no mention of these welcoming characteristics. Instead, one is greeted with colorful banners stuck all over the airport. These banners state one sentence: “Welcome to the Land of Gold”. Why then is Aswan known as the ‘Land of Gold’? Despite the popularity and common use of the name, there is more than one story…