The site of Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring structures, albeit not the easiest one to visit. Comprised of two majestic temples overlooking Lake Nasser this landmark has a storied ...

In 1960, a new dam on the Nile threatened Ramses II’s temples at Abu Simbel and other ancient treasures. Here's how the world saved them.

UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The two Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at Philae are the most illustrious of the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae (Egypt), listed ...

Since 1250 B.C., the seated colossi of Abu Simbel have stared fixedly across the Nile and the Nubian desert toward the rising sun. By 1970, they will continue their vigil from the top of the ...

The second phase of the walkway is in Edfu, and the third is in Abu Simbel, she said. The Abu Simbel tourist walkway includes the construction of interlocks, upgrading the city’s central islands, the ...

Abu Simbel in Aswan Governorate is one of Egypt's greatest archaeological and historical sites. The town, 230 km southwest of Aswan city, is known for the twin temples carved out of the ...