"Abu Simbel" Temple of Abu Simbel by freya_heaven

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

Abu Simbel has been lucky enough to be given a second life. For centurys it was buried by the drifting sands & then nearly drowned under the waters of Lake Nasser.

First built in 1290 BC and then rebuilt in 1964 AD.

Try to get there early before the tour buses do

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful landscape & Lake Nasser, Impressive Temples
Cons:Long Journey to get there from Aswan
In a nutshell:You must visit if you are in Aswan

Intro Updated Jul 22, 2004
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Reviews (9)

The Roaming Tomb (~_~) Things to Do (7)

In my Photo Album this photo of Queen Nefeteti's Tomb was in with my Abu Simbel Pages. I do not actually remember it... more travel advice

Two Temples Things to Do (7)

Of course the Awe of the original building of the Temples of Abu Simbel is amazing, the work involved must have been... more travel advice

Lake Nasser Things to Do (7)

Lake Nasser is just south of Abu Simbel. It was created by the building of the Aswan High Dam and is the worlds... more travel advice

Just in Time Things to Do (7)

The Temples of Abu Simbel had been forgotten about for centurys and were covered under Desert Sands. Another... more travel advice

What to Pack (1)
Heat Repellent (~_~)

Transportation (1)
Bouncy Bus

Comments (21)

BluBluBlu Oct 1, 2005 at 1:18 AM Report Abuse

Can't really tell the scale from the photo's...but it looks awesome! Happy weekend Nicola, Blu
DaDrifter Jul 18, 2005 at 9:49 AM Report Abuse

Great tips ! ... bus ride sounds like a lot of fun :) Incredible story about moving and rebuilding the temples ... Thanks for sharing.
Gerrem Jul 18, 2005 at 2:33 AM Report Abuse

Klasse! Wonderful pics. Muriel is a great fan of ancient Egypt so we HAVE to go there. (just 44 to go...) Greetings, Michael
Paul2001 May 27, 2005 at 5:30 PM Report Abuse

Wow a bus!!! You are a very patient person. I broke the bank and flew myself. Abu Simbel is worth the effort.
novsco61 Mar 25, 2005 at 12:21 AM Report Abuse

My daughter is persuading me to go to Egipt. I will consider this after reading your tips.
Jenniflower Feb 28, 2005 at 3:46 AM Report Abuse

'Suspension in Highly under rated' LOL. Shame, poor botty! What an interesting temple, thanks for a lovely pg :) ~ Jen ~
sayedaburas Jan 23, 2005 at 7:19 AM Report Abuse

You had really exerted an excelent job, I am proud of you Sayed
kyoub Sep 3, 2004 at 6:43 AM Report Abuse

A super page on Aaabu Simbel. Great tips and lovely photos. If I go I will be sure to take my tush cush.
coceng Aug 30, 2004 at 12:15 PM Report Abuse

In Valley of The Queens, there's a tomb called Tomb of Nefertari (not Nefertiti) :) It's the most expensive tomb to enter, limit to 150 people per day ! The price is 100 EP ! I read about this today...:) Love your photos ! Regards.
sachara Jul 22, 2004 at 10:23 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful page of Abu Simbel !! I hope to go back someday, maybe by boat ....