Aswan - Arab Cemeteries

In the desert to the south of Aswan are ancient Arab cemeteries. The graves are marked by rectangles of undressed stone and a slab bearing an inscription, those of wealthy people by small domed structures. On higher ground is a sheikh's tomb. On the surrounding hills large mosque like cenotaphs commemorate celebrated holy men and women such as Sheikh Mahmud, Sheikh Ali and the Lady (Sayyida) Zeinab, whose birthdays (mulis) are celebrated here.