Nubian village on the Nile bank on the Elephantine Island. Unfortunately we did not have the opportunity to visit Elephantine Island. Many of the Nubians were relocated here during the latter half of the twentieth century as construction of the High Dam in Aswan neared completion. The Egyptian government provided them with houses made of concrete, with flat roofs. This caused the interior of the homes to be very hot in the summer. Furthermore, these houses were inadequate because of their size – while previously Nubian families enjoyed houses with nine rooms, they were now forced to live in 4-room houses shared by two families. The Nubians are known for the kind and gentle ways and for their welcoming attitude and a visit there is reported to be very colorful.