Abu Simbel Temples- Travel Tips
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Reviews of Abu Simbel
Ale Galavotti - 5
If you have enough time deserve yourself this last visit in your Egiptian trip. The two temples are simply astoningly beautiful. Built by Ramses II fir himself and his beautiful wife Nefertiti. Nefertiti was the most beautiful pricess of egipt And Nefertiti temple is the only one dedicated to a woman in Egipt. The temples are very well preserved. Outside Ramses temple 4 gigantic statues probably picture the pharaon during 4 phases of his life. Outside also the first peace threaty of mankind between Egipt and Ittiti people. Inside the kripta a row of 4 statues , the rightmost is the statue of Ra, then Ramses that are lightened in sequence by the first ray of the sun the 22th of february (ramses' birthday) and 22 october. Last one is the king of death and get no rays. The story of two temples of Abu Simbel has a happy ending because they were supposed to be flooded by aswan dam. The temples were rescued to a safer altitude by an international venture that help egipt. The most delicate part (cutting strategy and cutting operation) was done by italian masters cutters of marble .
Antonio T. - 5
Incredible, the best ever temple which I see. We strongly recommend arrive early morning to have the opportunity to see without agglomération and due to the heat.
Skeete - 5
This was my favourite temple in Egypt and the most incredible sight to see. From the outset right through the temple the history and detail is incredible. You will be awestruck at just how this was all achieved, the detail, craftmanship and historical artifacts truly had me in awe. There was quite a few people there at first but the tour buses had left by 10:00 and it was near empty. The place went from around 200+ tourists to less than 8 which gave the place an even more incredible aura when empty. This is a MUST SEE attraction if in Egypt. You will not regret it.
W Robertson - 4
3 hour ugly drive from Aswan but worth it I guess.. Lots to see and expect spending an hour or so . It's close to the water so a beautiful setting. There are bathrooms before the entrance for 10 EP ,yes shameful even for Egypt...It's worth the 500 EP to see and inside it is very beautiful and well preserved..
nidhi kaintura - 5
One of the magnificent temples of Egyptian era. Located farthest south in Egypt, even this temple has been restored and recreated at its current place as its original location was under flooding threat from Nile dam. Temples are beautifully maintained and well preserved. Being a popular tourist place, having tickets in advance can save time. Loads of walking involved once you leave transport behind as the temple complex is very huge and away from the main road. Reaching Abu simbel temple complex from Aswan took us a bus ride of 4-5 hours each side. Time of visit December 2022
