Nubian Village, Elephantine Island

"You would likely hear a variety of sounds in a Nubian village. Once you arrive at the Nubian village, you may hear the sounds of people going about their daily activities, such as children playing, animals, and possibly music or singing coming from the village. 

"However, the most intricate sound on my trip to a Nubian Village was the sound of old aircons. They would produce a low, steady hum or buzz as it operates. This sound is created by the vibration of the compressor and fan motors as they work to cool the air. The sound of an air conditioner is generally considered to be unobtrusive and is not typically perceived as disruptive to daily activities."

Recorded by Rafael Diogo as part of the Cities and Memory Aswan city sound guide. For more city sound guides, visit https://citiesandmemory.com/city-sound-guides/