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Temple of Abu Simbel Travel Guide: 266 reviews and 918 photos

Relocation of Abu Simbel temples

The constructing of the High Dam created an artificial lake , which threatened Abu-Simbel complex.

The (UNESCO) and the Egyptian government undertook the task of cutting the temples out of their rock-cliff and reassembling them in a new man-made mountain.

The great temple was raised 60 meters and moved 180 meters to the west of its old site.

The procedures

The press showing the cuts

The stones, statues, and columns of the temples were cut into giant pieces ranging from 3 to 20 tons in weight, each with a height of 3 metres and a length of 5 metres.

Main cutting tools were hand sews.

The transportation

Just a part of one face!

The great Temple was cut into 807 pieces, while the small Temple was cut into 225 blocks.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Something unique
Cons:By road it is far from Luxor.
In a nutshell:A sign of sincere worldwide fruitful cooperation

Last visit to Temple of Abu Simbel: Jan 1982
Intro Updated Feb 23, 2005
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The New Present Site - Temple of Abu Simbel

The New Present Site Things to Do (13)

The map shows the new site to where the 2 temples have been shifted. It is reachable by Air, Land or Boat. No more... more travel advice

A relevant book of an expert - Temple of Abu Simbel

A relevant book of an expert Off The Beaten Path (1)

Dr. Zahi is one of the worldwide best Egyptologists, who may add a lot of his vast experience to some of us. CLICK &... more travel advice

The Sancturary lit artificially - Temple of Abu Simbel

The Sancturay Things to Do (13)

Like other temples, the Great Temple of Abu Simbel was dedicated to a Triad, Amun-Re (the deity of Thebes), Re-Herakhty... more travel advice

The Queen's temple - Temple of Abu Simbel

The Queen's temple Things to Do (13)

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sheherezad Apr 2, 2011 at 4:15 AM

A wonderful heritage, indeed! Thank you for saving it for the world! ~_~
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goutammitra Jul 24, 2010 at 7:52 AM

Great info Abu, hope to be here on 16th October. Shall be back for more!
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toddecus Jul 17, 2009 at 1:58 PM

Thank you for sharing some of these tidbits about Aswan, I did not get the time to venture that far into Egypt.
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joiwatani Jan 17, 2009 at 6:59 AM

Great historical information!
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Doctor38 Jun 7, 2008 at 8:17 PM

Sayed, great page. Enjoyed reading it.
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nora_south_africa Apr 16, 2008 at 10:04 PM

you always give such interesting tips!
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oriettaIT Mar 27, 2008 at 5:24 AM

Thanks for this very interesting tips. I have been in this unbelievable site in 2000.. come back soon to my pages, I am working on them. Greetings from Italy
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faridah Mar 18, 2008 at 8:55 PM

Great tips! Longing to visit Egypt! Thanks.. : )
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Nemorino Feb 6, 2008 at 3:22 AM

Interesting tips on the relocation and reconstruction of this impressive ancient monument.
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11dana Feb 3, 2008 at 12:48 AM

National Geographic ,a very good magazine.Thank you for my birthday wishes