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Abu Simbel is a historic site comprising two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel (Arabic: أبو سمبل), Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. It is located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan (about 300 km (190 mi) by road).
Abu Simbel, site of two temples built by the Egyptian king Ramses II, located in ancient times at pharaonic Egypt’s southern frontier facing Nubia. Endangered by the erection of the Aswan High Dam in the mid-20th century, the temples were disassembled and reconstructed on higher ground.
May 9, 2018 · Abu Simbel is an ancient temple complex, originally cut into a solid rock cliff, in southern Egypt and located at the second cataract of the Nile River. The two temples which comprise the site were...
Apr 13, 2024 · How to plan your visit to Abu Simbel for 2024. How to day trip from Aswan and how to visit Abu Simbel when traveling from Cairo.
Discover all about Abu Simbel, the two temples built by Ramses II, now one of the most renowned ancient Egyptian landmarks.
Dismantling Abu Simbel. These epic technical exploits set a new standard for reconciling modern development and heritage protection. UNESCO proved it could muster the world’s best expertise and secure the backing of the international community to protect humanity’s collective heritage.
Jun 12, 2018 · Built in 1244 B.C., Abu Simbel contains two temples, carved into a mountainside. The larger of the two temples contains four colossal statues of a seated pharaoh Ramesses II (1303-1213...
Jan 8, 2020 · Abu Simbel, Egypt: The Complete Guide. Read about the construction, discovery, and relocation of the Abu Simbel temples in Egypt, then plan a trip with tips on how to visit and when to go.
Abu Simbel, Site of two temples built by Ramses II in the 13th century bce. The area, at the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt, lies near the present-day border between Egypt and Sudan. The temples were unknown to the outside world until their rediscovery in 1813.
Abu Simbel. The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, in Nubia near Egypt’s southern border, is among the most awe-inspiring monuments of Egypt. It was cut into the living rock by King Ramesses II (the Great) of the Nineteenth Dynasty, around 1264 BC.
