Temple of Abu Simbel Travel Guide

 June.b Says:  Considered as the world's (or one of?) largest man-made lake. The lake was a result of the construction of the high dam of Aswan between 1958 and 1971.Lake Nasser was named after the former President Gamal Abdel Nasser who initiated the project. The lake measures 550 km long... 

 June.b Says:  Beside the Temple of Ramses II on the right side is the smaller temple, the Temple of Nefertari, and is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, personified Ramesses's most beloved wife Nefertari (the pharaoh had some 200 wives and concubines). By the way, you are not allowed to... 

 June.b Says:  Abu Simbel has 2 temples - the bigger - is the Temple of Ramses II, and dedicated to Ra-Harakhty, Ptah and Amun, Egypt's 3 deities of the time. On the facade are 4 colossal statues of Ramses II. The second statue from the left has only the lower half body -- upper body lays... 

 lvdpiet Says:  The trip was taken from the city of Aswan. Another 280 km (165 miles) with a convoy through the desert of sand. It took us 3 hours to do it, but than you can look at something very impressive! Take a good look at the pictures in the travelogue and maybe you agree with me,... 

 DSwede Says:  Originally located under the current water level made by the Aswan Dam, the Temple of Abu Simbel was moved brick by brick along with the mountain it is carved into.You can easily marvel at the size of the facade and the intricate details of the inner rooms.However, if you... 

 goutammitra Says:  From the hypostyle hall, one enters the second pillared hall, which has four pillars decorated with beautiful scenes of offerings to the gods. There are depictions of Ramesses and Nefertari with the sacred boats of Amun and Ra-Harakhti. This hall gives access to a transverse... 

 goutammitra Says:  The Great Temple at Abu Simbel, which took about twenty years to build, was completed around year 24 of the reign of Rameses the Great (which corresponds to 1265 BCE). It was dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, as well as to the deified Rameses himself. It is... 

 uglyscot Says:  The temples had been covered by sand and were not discovered until 1813 by JJ Burckhardt. The facade has 4 statues of Ramses II, one badly damaged in an earthquake, each 20 m high.They were carved from the rock face.. Between the statues are the cartouches bearing his name... 

 uglyscot Says:  Ramses II sired many children in his long life to several wives.Some of his favourite children appear as small statues at his feet on the Temple facade, as well as his wife, mother and minor queen.The children that can be recognised are his daughters Princess Bent'anta,... 

 uglyscot Says:  The smaller temple was dedicated to Nefertari, the favourite wife of Ramses II. It lies to the north of the great Temple. The facade has 6 standing statues, 4 of Ramses II and 2 of Nefertari.Inside is a single chamber with scenes of Ramses making offerings, and Nefertari... 

 uglyscot Says:  From the outside you get a good idea of the larger than life person that was Ramses II, but inside you see him worshipped as a god. This was not strange as to the Ancient Egyptians the king was god on earth. His health and happiness were paramount. On him the happiness and... 

 uglyscot Says:  Look at the carvings of bound prisoners. This is a common sight on the walls of the tombs of Pharaohs, whether or not they actually went into battle or not. Friezes of kneeling prisoners with hands and legs bound indicate the power of the Pharaoh of other lands subjugated by... 

 K.Knight Says:  Once you have endured you long and lonely 300 kilometer trek from Aswan, you will arrive at the car park of the famous Abu Simbel.You guide will present you with an entry ticket for two temples. This will allow you entry into both the Temple of Ramses II. and the Temple of... 

 K.Knight Says:  It was kind of sad to leave the Temple of Abu Simbel. I had wanted to visit this ancient site since I was young and it seemed that the 3 hours that we got to spend here just wasn’t enough.Anne and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the entire day, but I must say that I... 

 K.Knight Says:  After 3 hours at the Temple site it is time to walk back to the shops at the entrance gate and meet your guide for the return bus trip.Just before you walk up the path at the opposite end from where you entered you will get a very impressive site of the two temples together.... 

 NilePrincess Says:  Flights to Abu Simbel are a bit tricky and require a little patience. They can be purchased online via the Egyptair website but, because travel agents bulk-buy the seats in advance, (the remaining) seats aren't listed until 3 weeks prior to any particular date. If you need...