Mark Ziese July 18, 2023 Exploring Egypt, Geography & Geology, History & Archaeology The Nile Narrows at Gebel el-Silsila, Egypt Mark Ziese July 18, 2023 Exploring Egypt, Geography & Geology, History & Archaeology Learn how the Nile narrows between Edfu and Kom Ombo at Gebel el-Silsila. The narrows functioned as a major quarry, graveyard, and sacred site for the ancient Egyptians.