Tanis

February 8, 2003.Reading time 2 minutes.

Tanis is considered one of the most important sites in the delta – the jumble of stone pieces here may have come from all over Egypt

Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show

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

Abu Simbel

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

Pages: 1 2

Temple of Ramesses II

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.

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Temple of Queen Nefertiri

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.

Pages: 1 2 3

Seti I Hotel, Abu Simbel

February 9, 2003.Reading time less than 1 minute.

One of only two hotels in Abu Simble, this is a lovely oasis.

Temples of Philae

February 10, 2003.Reading time 2 minutes.

One of the most visited ruins in Aswan is the enormous Temple of Isis on Philae Island. The ruins here have been moved — although like the other temples that UNESCO reconstructed, it’s pretty hard to tell.

Gate of Diocletian

February 10, 2003.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Far on the northeastern side of the island — and probably only seen if you circle around that side in the boat back to shore — is a small, very blocky looking set of ruins built by Diocletian

Temple of Hathor