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Elephantine

Island in the Nile opposite Aswan, forming Egypt's ancient southern frontier. It was the starting point for all south-bound expeditions and the principal place of worship of Khnum, a ram-headed god. Nearby are ancient granite quarries and tombs of local princes.



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