The book is dedicated to the archaeology and textual evidence of the First Cataract including the sites of Aswan, Elephantine, Dayr Anba Hadra, Philae, Hisn al-Bab and Qasr Ibrim (Nubia). It presents latest archaeological findings as well as new text editions of Greek, Coptic and Arabic papyri/ostraka and inscriptions ranging from the Roman to the Islamic period. On this basis, it opens up discussions about transitions and intercultural exchange.