- Abu Simbel Temple Complex - On the West bank of the Nile at the shores of Lake Nasser. Abu Simbel the massive rock temples which cut and moved from its original sacred place in order to save it from flooding after Aswan high dam was built, This project is considered one of the greatest achievements in modern engineering.The area is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is also popularly known as the Nubian monuments in the area. The above twin temples are originally craved out of mountains in the region and this was done during the reign of the famous Pharaoh Ramessess II around the 13 century BC. This monument was made as a lasting monument to himself and his Queen the renowned Nefertari. This monument was made to celebrate his alleged victory at the Battle Of Kadesh and with another purpose to intimidate the Nubian neighbors in the region. This ancient monument was relocated totally in the year 1964 on an artificial hill that is located high above the reservoir of the Aswan Dam.
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All fees and taxes included
- National Park Admission Fees $ 5 per person
- Transfer from ( Makadi , Sahel Hashish ) Hotels extra charge $ 5 per person.
- Transfer from ( Safaga , El Gouna , Soma Bay ) Hotels extra charge $ 10 per person.
Embark on an early morning journey across the desert towards the core of Nubia, taking pleasure in the sight of the sand cliffs and mountains that mimic the shape of pyramids. Stop to witness the splendid sunrise and capture the moment in a photo. As you reach Abu Simbel, proceed to the temple to marvel at the magnificent four statues carved into the mountain. These are the two primary rock temples of Abu Simbel, located in Nubia in the southern region of Egypt. They were erected by Pharaoh Ramses ll, dedicated to the Sun God Ra-Hor-Akhty and Goddess Hathor, the companion of God Horus. The puzzling question for archaeologists was how to relocate these rock temples, carved as a single piece inside the mountain. The solution was to manually saw the temples into over 40,000 fragments, and then reconstruct them on top of the mountain. This extraordinary task commenced in 1964 and completed in 1968. The area now belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also familiar as the Nubian monuments in Egypt.
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