The Nubians - Life Between River and Sand

In late November 2024, I visited the Nubian villages near Aswan, where the Nile meets the Sahara. It’s a place where green farmland meets endless sand.

The villages are different from anything I’ve seen. The roads are sandy, and the houses are painted in bright colors that make the whole area feel cheerful. I spent my time walking around, watching how people live between the river and the desert. The further I walked from the Nile, the more the desert took over—just sand, a few scattered houses, and more sand.

What stuck with me the most was the resilience of the people. After being displaced by the Aswan High Dam, they rebuilt their lives and held onto their culture. Their colorful homes show how proud and creative they are.

The hospitality was unforgettable. People invited me into their homes, shared stories, and showed me how they live in such a tough environment. One thing that surprised me: here, dogs are treated like family, not kept at a distance like in other parts of Egypt.

This series is my way of showing their story—how they’ve created a life in a place that’s both harsh and beautiful.