Deep in the Nubia, a region along the Nile in southern Egypt, a baby crocodile sits on Mamdouh Hassan's shoulder to wow tourists.
Image Credit: AFP
2 of 15
The reptiles are a source of income for Egypt's Nubian minority, with visitors paying to marvel at the tamed creatures.
Image Credit: AFP
3 of 15
But beyond bringing in tourist dollars, crocodiles play an important role in the culture of the ethnic group with a history dating to Pharaonic times and its own unique language.
Image Credit: AFP
4 of 15
Mohamed Mamdouh shows a baby crocodile at his house in the Nubian village of Gharb Soheil.
Image Credit: AFP
5 of 15
The Nubians traditionally lived along the banks of the Nile in southern Egypt with roots extending into northern Sudan.
Image Credit: AFP
6 of 15
In Gharb Soheil, a Nubian village near Aswan, mummified crocodile heads still adorn the doors of the traditional blue and white domed homes.
Image Credit: AFP
7 of 15
Crocodiles represent an important physical totem of blessings in Nubian belief.
Image Credit: AFP
8 of 15
Children watch a crocodile kept inside a cage at a house in the Nubian village of Gharb Soheil.
Image Credit: AFP
9 of 15
Keeping crocodiles became a way to supplement incomes and promote their heritage.
Image Credit: AFP
10 of 15
Visitors snap selfies with the lounging beasts, while the villagers regale the tourists with Nubian folk tales about the crocodiles.
Image Credit: AFP
11 of 15
Mamdouh Hassan shows a baby crocodile at his house in the Nubian village of Gharb Soheil.
Image Credit: AFP
12 of 15
The crocodiles are a source of income for Egypt's Nubian minority, with tourists paying to marvel at the tamed creatures, which are much more rare to see wild in the Nile.
Image Credit: AFP
13 of 15
But beyond bringing in tourist dollars, crocodiles play an important role in the culture of the Nubian community, an ethnic group with a history dating to Pharaonic times and its own unique language.
Image Credit: AFP
14 of 15
Mamdouh Hassan shows a crocodile to visitors at his house in the Nubian village of Gharb Soheil
Image Credit: AFP
15 of 15
Mohamed Mamdouh, the son of Hussein, shows a baby crocodile at his house in the Nubian village of Gharb Soheil.
Image Credit: AFP
This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you.
Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
![Copy of 609109-01-08 [1]-1583734656514](https://imagevars.gulfnews.com/2020/03/09/Copy-of-609109-01-08--1--1583734656514_170bdf10e03_original-ratio.jpg)
