Kalabishah Travel Guide

 MM212 Says:  The oldest structure in Kalabsha, the Temple of Beit Wali dates from the time of Ramses II in the 13th century BC (it predates Gerf Hussein by a few years) and is dedicated to the god Amun. This small temple is mostly cut through the cliffs and contains the most beautiful... 

 MM212 Says:  Known as Per Ptah (House of Ptah) in Ancient Egypt, the Temple of Gerf Hussein was built during the reign Pharaoh Ramses II (13th century BC). Like other temples in Kalabsha, Gerf Hussein was moved from an area now submerged by Lake Nasser further south. For a while, the... 

 MM212 Says:  The Temple of Mandulis is made up of an open court leading into a hypostyle hall and further into a multi-chamber inner sanctuary. The court has columned porticos on three sides which open onto small chambers. The columns are topped with the typical Ptolemaic-Roman period... 

 MM212 Says:  One reason to visit Kalabsha from Aswan is to enjoy the breathtaking views over Lake Nasser. It is the world's largest man-made lake, created with the completion of the High Dam in 1972. The lake was formed along the valley of the Nile in the southernmost part of Egypt and... 

 MM212 Says:  When visiting Kalabsha, one cannot miss the lotus flower-shaped modern monument seen in the attached photograph. It was built as a memorial to Soviet-Egyptian cooperation in building the High Dam between 1964 and 1972. Although the construction of the High Dam proved a most... 

 MM212 Says:  Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the elegant Kiosk of Qertassi dates from the early Roman period (1st century AD). It was moved from its original location, Wadi Qertassi, further south and reconstructed on New Kalabsha just before the creation of Lake Nasser. It now lies just... 

 MM212 Says:  An impressive stone walkway leads to the Pylon of the Temple of Mandulis. The Pylon was built in the typical Egyptian-temple style, though largely void of any reliefs. The gateway leads into the court with its columned porticos. 

 MM212 Says:  I noticed the two individuals having a picnic in Kalabsha and thought it was a fantastic idea! I wish I had thought of it myself and brought my own lunch. If you visit Kalabsha during nicer weather (i.e. winter time), then consider bringing a picnic and having lunch there... 

 MM212 Says:  Dedicated to the Nubian god Dedwen, this small chapel was also moved from a location further south. A section of the original wall shows detailed reliefs and hieroglyphs. This wall was part of the outer columned portico which led into a rock-cut inner sanctuary.