February 9, 2003.Reading time 1 minute.
The temples at Abu SImbel were the highlight of our trip, and the newest Sound and Light show in Egypt is aired here. The fabulous temple is enhanced with a combination of colored lighting, projected images, and lasers
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February 9, 2003.Reading time 6 minutes.
Even if it’s not included in your “tour”, you should definitely add it if you can — this was without a doubt the most spectacular site we saw in Egypt. It is even more spectacular when you realize that the entire temple complex was picked up and moved to this site by UNESCO
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February 9, 2003.Reading time 17 minutes.
The enormous statues that front the Sun Temple of Ramesses II in Abu SImbel are simply awesome, and seeing them was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Especially knowing that it was moved when the Aswan Dam was built.
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February 9, 2003.Reading time 5 minutes.
The massive temple of Ramesses II is not the only temple at Abu Simbel that was relocated by UNESCO. Just to the north stands a smaller but still imposing temple for Ramesses chief queen, Nefertari.
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February 9, 2003.Reading time less than 1 minute.
One of only two hotels in Abu Simble, this is a lovely oasis.
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