About Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel erupts from the desert as Ramesses II's colossal monument, its 20-metre-high statues guarding temples carved deep into sandstone cliffs. The site was rescued from rising Aswan Dam waters in one of archaeology's greatest feats.
Country
Egypt
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
EGP
Language
Arabic, English
Things to do in Abu Simbel
Tour the main temple interiors
Photograph the four colossi
Experience the sound and light show
Visit the second (queen's) temple
Explore nearby Lake Nasser
Travel by felucca on the Nile
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