Abu Simbel from Aswan

Abu Simbel from Aswan
One of the sine qua non sights when visiting Egypt is the Abu Simbel Temple Complex. But note that some advance booking is recommended to enjoy this unthinkable place to its fullest. We will purvey you with most important informations you need to know before ging to visit Abu Simbel from Aswan.
Before we get started with how to make a great tour to explore Abu Simbel from Aswan, We are pretty sure that Aswan city itself is on your Egypt’s bucket list, and in case you want to see most importnt things to see and do in Aswan, click the following links
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Now let us explain more about Abu Simbel tour from Aswan:
visiting this vast complex is a tour that you must to do at least once in life.

let's dive into the details of the tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan, How to visit Abu Simbel from Aswan
Most tourists are asking the foloowing questions:
where is Abu Simbel temple located
Do You Need a Guide for Abu Simbel temples tour
How to travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel
Is it safe to travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel
How much is a taxi from Aswan to Abu Simbel?
How long is the bus ride from Aswan to Abu Simbel?
Is it worth visiting Abu Simbel?
Is Abu Simbel worth visiting?
Why is Abu Simbel special?
What is unique about the temple at Abu Simbel?
What are two facts about Abu Simbel?
What is being done to preserve Abu Simbel?
Where is Abu Simbel located?
The Abu Simbel Temple Complex is located in a small town called Abu Simble, it is southwest of Aswan city, it is located 280 km from Aswan governorate, and 498 km from Luxor city, about 1100 km from Cairo to Abu Simbel.

How to travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel:
If you are spending your holiday in Aswan, so it is a great chance to enjoy one day tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan.
There are two ways to travel to Abu Simbel from Aswan, first way the quick and easy way is to fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel, it is about 40 minutes flying to arrive the famous temple of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari (The most beautiful woman) or as Egyptian say (Halawet-hom).

The second way to go to Abu Simbel from Aswan is to take a private van either a private one or with a group, it is about 3 hours driving in desert, it is an interesting way as it will enable you to see the desert. The old site of camels market, it was a place where camels were brought from Sudan to sell them in Egypt.

Also you will see also the mirage phenomenon on the way from Aswan to Abu Simbel.

Do You Need a Guide for Abu Simbel temples tour?
Tour guides are not permitted to go inside the Abu Simbel Temple Complex. So some tourits might be doubt if they rightly need to require a tour guide for their tour to explore Abu Simbel temples.
Of course it is important to accompany a tour guide, he will inform you many things about the place.
In case of travelling to Abu Simbl from Aswan by flight, you will meet your guide in front of the temple, he will explain to you about 20 minutes and stay with you about one hour, then give you free time.
but in case you travel by van from Aswan to Abu Simbel temples, usually the guide accompany you during the 3 hours driving time from Aswan to Abu Simbel, which is an ideal way to get more information not only about Abu Simbel temples but about all Egypt history, religion and temples.
Guides who will accompany you from Aswan to Abu simbel, can not enter inside the temple and they also will explain it from outside then give you free time to visit.
tour guides will provide you various pointers as to what to pay attention to during your tour to Abu Simbel Temples.
Of course you can read either books or searching online before visiting Abu Simbel, but really a local expert knowledgeable tour guide is priceless!

Why Ramses Second erected Abu Simbel Complex :
There are various purposes why Ramses second erected Abu Simbel Temples:

Ramsses II erected the Great Temple to admit and honor himself and to devote it to the god Raa-Hor-akhty. Ramsses also made a Small Temple as a monumental building to his beloved wife, Nefertari, and devoted it to goddess Hat-hor.
Ramses second wanted to memorialize his victory against Hittites people during the Battle of Qadesh.

Abu simbel temple reliefs symbolizing him triumphing over his enemies are throughout Abu Simbel Great Temple. Try to gaze closely, you will find that even the base of the temple was incised with scenes of the traditional ancient enemies of Egypt
either from Asia or Africa.
the traditional Egypt enemies from Asia were the Hittites, and Egypt's traditional enemies from Africa were the Nubian, that is why Ramsses II chose this area in the Nubian land to erect his temple to impress the Nubians, and to show them his power.
There is other reason why Ramsses II erected his temple very far from Nile river and too far from the Egyptian cities, capitals etc, as he represent himself as a real complete god in the sanctuary room, Usually Ancient Egypt religion represent kings who ruled Ancient Egypt as half god and half human, but after their death they will be unified with god Osiris, but here Ramses II represented himself as a full god sitting by the ther gods, when you enter the sanctuary room you will find rock-cut sculptures of four seated figures: Raa-Hor-akhty, the venerated king Ramesses II, god Amun Ra and god Ptah.
Do you know the miracle of Abu Simbel temples?
Ancient Egypt Architects in the 13th century BC were able to align the temple so that on October 22 and February 22, the sun’s rays enter into the sanctuary to illuminate the three figures of RamssesII, Raa-hor -akhty and Amon Ra, but sun rays never illuminate the statue of god Ptah, the god of the underworld, where sun not arrive, so ptah statue remains in shadow.
The architects were able not to build Abu Simbel temple, but to carve it out of solid rock. Abu Simbel temples impress tourists even now! it is a glamorous place to visit, and merit to travel from Aswan to visit it.

Is it worth visiting Abu Simbel?
Of course yes

Abu Simbel temples undisputedly one of the world’s most awe-inspiring places to visit, it is Egypt’s second most thrilling touristic site after the Pyramids of Giza which are on the top of the list. The relocation of Abu Simbel two temples was a worthy event in the 1960’s. After building the high dam of Aswan , the temples were threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser which was created behind the dam.
Go to be a witness of the marvelous facade of the Great temple f Ramsses II, is breathtaking scene ! It is about 35 meters long and 31 meters high.
the temple gateway is flanked by four crowned tremendous colossi of Ramses II.
Each colossi is about 21 meters high. Ramsses II in all 4 statuees is wearing Egypt double crown, a symbol of ruling Upper and Lower Egypt.
How was the temple of Abu Simbel saved from destruction?

Abu Simbel Salvage Operation Abu Simbel temples Salvage Operation started when UNESCO appeal of to all its member states to support to salvage Egypt Nubian historical sites, as these monuments were threatened by the construction of the high dam in Aswan. The salvage operation of the two temples at Abu Simbel, cut in the living rock, faced plentiful technical obstacles. various projects were considered; that which was finally chosen included dismantling Abu Simbel temples frontispiece and the walls of their rooms by cutting them into huge blocks, removing these, and reconstructing the temples inside concrete dome-shaped structures in a replicated environment. A cofferdam had to be erected while the dismantling procession was in progress because of the already ascendant water of Lake Nasser. The entire massive Lego game was triumphantly performed, and the re-sited temples of Abu Simbel were inaugurated officially on September 22, 1968.

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