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Eco Nubia project is located on Bigeh Island, which is considered as an archaeological site situated along the Nile River in historic Nubia. Eco Nubia is a new Ecolodge aiming to promote the eco-friendly lodging with authentic Nubian food and beverages, and unique beach area directly on the Nile surrounded by the amazing nature of the island. The project also includes a community center that is suitable for organizing events with a unique view overlooking the famous Philae temple.The spaceOur Facilities: 1- Lodge:The remaining of the houses on the island give us an idea about how it was originally built. The masons used only mud and rocks (granite) to build all houses, with mud break in case of building a vault. Our plan was to rebuild the houses of Bigeh using the same material with the same building techniques, as this might help in introducing the old concept of building with rocks and mud to the Nubians again (as they lost it) and encourages them to build their new coming houses with the same way. First stage of the project is completed by the rehabilitation of 3 houses in the small village of Bigeh, while utilities network (Water – Swage – Electricity) is implemented for the whole village. All material used in buildings and furniture is eco-friendly material from the area around, and we also recycle our sewages and use it for our landscape. Our ledge consist of the following available rooms: - 4 Small rooms (Single or Double)- 4 Large rooms (Triple rooms) Our capacity can reach 20 guests maximum. 2- Bigeh Beach:Swimming in the Nile was always an exotic idea for many visitors in Aswan, because of the beauty and the clear water the Nile enjoy in this area. The water between the 2 dams (where our island is located) considered as the best fresh water in Egypt, as it comes directly from Nasser Lake, and then cross the Aswan dam to continue its journey in the Nile. We don’t have any source of pollution in both Lake Nasser and in our area between the 2 dams, that is why this water is considered as clean fresh water suitable for drinking, and actually most of the Nubian communities living around our island drink directly from the Nile.Swimming in the Nile won’t be a strange act in this area, as we will be copying what local communities do. Still we can be the source of pollution to the Nile, that is why one of our beach rules is to take your shower before getting into the water (not after) to remove any chemicals like sunblock or creams before your swim. 3- Eco Nubia Community Center: (Osiris Hall) Nubians were always famous with their community centers named: “Gameya”. They do it in any place they settle in. our plan was to build Nubian Gameya with the aim of using it as a gathering point for island’s citizens, and also to rent it - when available - to other entities for events and retreats. The Hall is 10M X 8M with total area of 80 meters square, and it is built with the same concept of Nubian architecture using rocks (Granite) and mud. Osiris Hall is located on top of the small mountain behind the village in order to have a wide view of 360 degree, and is available to be rented for your events. Currently we rent the hall with no furniture inside, still we can provide the needed furniture / setup according to the nature of your event. 4- Solaih Nubian Restaurant: Nubian kitchen is rich with its recipes, but unfortunately these recipes are not commonly used right now among Nubians and started to disappear.We aim in this phase to establish a Nubian restaurant that provides only Nubian cuisine with old and new recipes. The restaurant will be in a premium location on the island overlooking the famous Philae temple. All restaurant buildings, utilities, furniture, and even tableware will be made of eco-friendly material from the area.Guest access- Our Beach- Our Multi purpose hall- Our RestaurantShow more

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