Abu Simbel Temple
The Mountain That Moved for a King
Ramses II's monumental masterpiece, carved into a cliff face, stands as an eternal testament to pharaonic power—with four 65-foot-tall colossi of the king guarding its entrance for 3,200 years.
Witness the precision of ancient astronomers: twice yearly, the rising sun pierces the inner sanctum to illuminate statues of Ramses and the gods—a phenomenon that still occurs today.
This engineering marvel was saved from Nile waters in the 1960s, when the entire temple was cut into blocks and relocated 200 feet higher—one of history's greatest rescue missions.
Inside, vibrant battle scenes show Ramses' victory at Kadesh, while hidden chambers whisper of royal rituals performed for the sun god Amun.
Arrive at dawn when the first light sets the colossi ablaze in gold, just as intended by its builders in 1264 BC—and you'll understand why this isn't just a temple, but a statement in stone.
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Abu Simbel
The Mountain That Moved for a King Ramses II's monumental masterpiece, carved into a cliff face, stands as an eternal testament to pharaonic power—with four 65-foot-tall colossi of the king guarding its entrance for 3,200 years. Witness the precision of ancient astronomers: twice yearly, the rising sun pierces the inner sanctum to illuminate statues of Ramses and the gods—a phenomenon that still occurs today. This engineering marvel was saved from Nile waters in the 1960s, when the entire temple was cut into blocks and relocated 200 feet higher—one of history's greatest rescue missions. Inside, vibrant battle scenes show Ramses' victory at Kadesh, while hidden chambers whisper of royal rituals performed for the sun god Amun. Arrive at dawn when the first light sets the colossi ablaze in gold, just as intended by its builders in 1264 BC—and you'll understand why this isn't just a temple, but a statement in stone.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 25 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
we can pick you up from the hotels
Meeting / End Points
- driver will be waiting for you with a sign and a car with Amaken tours on it how to found meeting point its near old cataract hotel its far like 1500metars and its near the Nile river
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you should buy enters ticket for abu simbel temple cuz its not including
