Tour to Abu Simbel

The construction of the High Dam in Egypt resulted in the formation of the largest artificial man made lake called lake Nasser which is 500 miles long and provides water and electricity for the whole Egypt. The formation of this lake endangered the monuments in the area. resulting in the relocation of these temples by the UNESCO. The two Abu Simble Temples constructed by Ramsis II one for himself and one for his wife are considered among the most magnificent monuments in the world. The removal of the temples and their rebuild was a historic event in itself. It is said that the sun shines on the face of the king twice a year once on his birthday and once on his coronation day. The newly formed Lake Nasser enabled the creation of a new kind of cruise to visit the temples in the area such as Amada temple which is a sand stone temple with brightly painted relief and was moved 2.5 km from its original place. The Wadi Seboua Temple, the Fortress of Kasr Ibrahim.

The two temples of Abu Simbel, the Temple of Ramses II and the temple of Hathor (the Sun God) dedicated to his wife Nefertari, were cut out of the sandstone cliffs more than 3,000 years ago. Not only are these temples among the most magnificent in the world, but also their removal and reconstruction are recorded as a major historical feat during the construction of the High Dam on Lake Nasser. The monuments were threatened with submersion, and after an appeal by UNESCO in co-operation with the Egyptian Government they were dismantled and reassembled exactly, about 197ft (60m) higher up. Abu Simbel was carved into a cliff on the banks of Nile as a grand display of the power and territory of Rameses the Great. Anyone coming down the Nile from Nubia would sail beside it. It's grandeur was meant to intimidate and awe. The sight that first greets the visitor is that of the four colossal statues guarding the entrance to the Grand Hall of the Temple of Ramses. It was a reminder that those who passed beneath the giant statues were under the governance of the Pharaoh and subject to his majesty. The interior is highly decorated with relief paintings and is supported by eight statues of Ramses acting as giant pillars. Leading off the hall are painted sanctuaries and chambers. The Temple of Hathor is smaller and simpler, also with statues guarding the entrance and a manifestation of the Sun God portrayed above. It is aligned in such a way that the sun's rays reach inside to illuminate the statues of Ptah, Amun-Re, Ramesses II, and Re- Horakhty twice a year.

Most visitors to Egypt like to the Abu Simbel excursion due to their architectural beauty. Abu Simbel Tours can be made with bus the journey takes a bout 3 and half hours or by plane.

Abu Simbel private tour by bus US$ 120 per person

Abu Simbel tour by plane US$ 235 per person

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