The ancient stronghold of Elephantine island separates the Nile into two channels opposite Aswan. Walk through Nubian villages to the small museum, set in shady gardens. Nearby is a Nilometer and the ruins of Abu, settled by ancient Egyptians who believed it to be near the source of the Nile. The remains of the many temples that were built here can still be seen, including the Temple of Khnum, originally erected during the Old Kingdom, a Graeco-Roman Necropolis and the Temple of Satet, built by Queen Hatshepsut.