Upper Egypt

Upper Egypt extends along the Nile valley from Cairo to Aswan, with a narrow strip of fertile land bordered by desert landscapes.

The region formed a separate political entity until around 3000 BCE when King Menes united it with Lower Egypt to establish the first Egyptian dynasty.

The population maintains specific traditions through music, dance, and storytelling practices that differ from those found in the northern part of Egypt.

The construction of the Aswan High Dam created Lake Nasser, which modified the natural flooding patterns and irrigation systems across Upper Egypt.

Archaeological findings reveal biological connections between Upper Egypt inhabitants and populations from Sahara and sub-Saharan regions within an African context.

Part of: Egypt, Upper and Lower Egypt

GPS coordinates: 24.10000,32.70000

Latest update: November 10, 2025 12:52