holvan

Updated: May 25, 2025

Thence he goes down the Nile, crosses the country of Assouan, reaches the town of Holvan, and by the Sahara, where the sand swallows up whole caravans, he goes to Zairlah, Kous, Faiouna and Misraim or Cairo. This last is a large town containing fine squares and shops.

Jules Verne - Celebrated Travels and Travellers: Part I. The Exploration of the World