City of southern Egypt (5)

I believe the answer is:

aswan

(Other definitions for aswan that I've seen before include "Site of dam in Egypt" , "Nile High Dam" , "Egyptian city and dam" , "Ancient city on the Nile" , "Large dam in Egypt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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