Gebal Simaan

Gebal Simaan is an ancient archaeological site in Aswan, within the Western Quarry, located near the border with Syria. Considered to be an off-beat place in Aswan, the site comprises several giant megaliths believed to have been used for various purposes. Since there are no roads in this area, you can take a camel ride to get here. They can be hired at the Gharb Aswan boat landing.

It is said that they were used as a defense against invaders, while another suggests they were used to mark important religious sites. The site also includes several structures believed to have been used for rituals and ceremonies. The site, located north of Aswan, was once home to a temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the cow-headed goddess of love and beauty. The temple, built in the 3rd century BC, has since been swallowed up by the sand and can only be seen as ruins. The most striking feature of the site is a single temple column, which stands tall and proud amongst the dunes.