"Sharrie's Abu Simbel Sensor" Temple of Abu Simbel by Sharrie

Temple of Abu Simbel Travel Guide: 313 reviews and 919 photos

TEMPLE OF ABU SIMBEL is sensational! It lies about 175 miles from Aswan after the Egyptian government undertook a major reconstruction (in association with UNESCO) in 1968 & moved the two speos of Ramesses II & Nefertari to the current site. The gigantic rock was cut into sections, dismantled & then reconstructed on the summit of the Libyan mountains which overlooks the Nile River.

Now, to get an idea of perspective. The southern speos with a facade of 4 colossal statues of Ramesses II measures 108 ft high & 125 ft wide. The main reason why this has to be moved to higher ground was because of flooding caused by the building of Aswan High Dam. The original site is now submerged.

Another interesting fact that made this move more scientific than it actually is can be found in the "local custom tips" section of this page. Please check it out if you are interested in finding out the answer.

Last visit to Temple of Abu Simbel: Dec 1998
Intro Written Oct 8, 2002
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Essentially, there are 2 main temples at the Temples of Abu Simbel. 1) Temple of Ramesses II. 2) Temple of Nefertari.... more travel advice

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This temple was dedicated to Amon-Ra, Harmakes & Ptah. It was elected solely to glorify Ramesses II the Great. The... more travel advice

Ramesses II & his queen - Temple of Abu Simbel

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Comments (17)

AlbuqRay Jun 30, 2004 at 7:14 PM Report Abuse

Did you go inside the artificial mountain? That is pretty amazing construction in itself.
trotador Nov 22, 2003 at 6:59 PM Report Abuse

You got nice pics inside the Temple. Good info.
patrikske Jul 19, 2003 at 4:35 PM Report Abuse

Really impressive, the Temple of Abu Simbel !! GREAT page !
socrates_07 Jun 25, 2003 at 4:16 AM Report Abuse

Not only the Temple of Abu Simbel is sensationel... your page is great as well!!
Bonobo2005 Jun 18, 2003 at 3:43 AM Report Abuse

Unbelievable...but you seem to prove it exists! Great tips/info.
dr.firas Jun 17, 2003 at 1:17 AM Report Abuse

Ra the big God of Egypt! Such a great page as this God!
jessicadf May 31, 2003 at 5:12 PM Report Abuse

Wow, very cool about the sunlight/shadow and Ptah.
Paul2001 Apr 24, 2003 at 4:53 PM Report Abuse

Great photos and helpful tips about this amazing sight.
kenmerk Apr 19, 2003 at 2:35 AM Report Abuse

Great pix, Sharrie, Its amazing how they cut these all apart for the Dam, and then reassembled them....
Drphoto Apr 16, 2003 at 12:50 AM Report Abuse

Mighty !!!