Travel Guide Lac Nasser

Lake Nasser is the world's largest man-made lake. More than 5,000 km², over 500 km long and from 5 km to 35 km wide. At 180 m deep, it holds 164 billion cubic metres of water. Also known as the "Nubian Sea", it offers almost unreal, lunar landscapes. No village, no living soul on these desert shores, except birds, gazelles, foxes, crocodiles and lizards. Countless species of fish call these waters home, including the phenomenally large Nile perch. Home to 30,000 crocodiles! The enchanting light brings a variety of pleasures, changing the hues of the desert shores at every turn.The creation of this artificial lake led to the relocation of monuments that were about to be swallowed up forever. Thanks to Unesco and all the other countries mobilized to help Egypt, the fifteen or so archaeological sites in the area were saved, including the superb temple of Abu Simbel. As a token of gratitude, the Egyptian government thanked the nations with a bequest of antiquities. France received the monumental bust of Amenophis IV, now in the Louvre. Today, cruises on Lake Nasser allow you to admire these unique sites. Admiring Lake Nasser also raises questions about the management of scarce resources. Of the ten countries through which the Nile flows, Egypt is the last, and this lake was created to manage the priceless resource of water.