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Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, Aswan is one of the favorite tourist attractions in Aswan. While holidaying in Aswan, a visit to the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, Aswan is a must. Get to know more about Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, Aswan through Egypt Travel Guide.

Aswan Info

Aswan is the capital city of Aswan Governorate. The city is located towards the southern part of Egypt. It is situated on the banks of River Nile, towards the east. It is situated in first cataract of Aswan. Aswan is landscaped by sandy desert, emerald islands dotted with beautiful tropical plants and palms, and islands.

Aswan Tourist Attractions

Aswan offers ample places for sightseeing in Aswan. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Aswan are:

• Elephantine Island
• Aswan Museum
• Felucca Trip
• Kitchener’s Island
• Nilometer
• Views of the First Cataract
• Lake Nasser
• Unfinished Obelisk
• Monastery of St. Simeon
• Temple of Kalabsha
• Rock Temple - Vestibule
• Rock Tombs, Aswan
• View of the Cataract Area
• Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, Aswan

Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, Aswan

Mausoleum of the Aga Khan in Aswan is the mausoleum of Aga Khan III, Mohammed Shah. He was the famous spiritual leader of the group of Ismalian Muslims. When he died in the year 1957 he was buried here in the mausoleum which was erected above a majestic white villa which served as his residence. The Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, Aswan is located a whisper away from the River Nile. The mausoleum is a pink structure made of granite. The architecture of the mausoleum resembles that of the Fatimid tombs in Cairo. One will find the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, Aswan tucked on the west bank of the city of Aswan, close to the Monastery of St. Simeons. At the time of his death he was survived by his wife. Till her death in 2000, whenever she stayed in the villa, she used to put a red rose on the tomb of his beloved husband. During his absence the gardener used to place the rose on the tomb of his master. His tomb was made of white Carrara marble. According to a rumor one day a single rose couldn't be found in Egypt. So, roses were flown to Aswan by a private jet from Paris to adorn the tomb of Aga Khan. Aga Khan after completing his education in Europe came to Egypt and became the 48th imam after his father. On his death in 1957 his grandson, Karim AGa Khan, became the next Imam. The Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, Aswan is a major attraction of the city.

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