Why is Abu Simbel so Special?

The Magnificence of Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Temple is located on the banks of the Nile River in Aswan. The twin temples of Abu Simbel stand as a testament to the ancient Egyptian pharaohs. With our amazing Egypt tours, you will enjoy and explore the charm of Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that keeps on motivating and miracles. Go along the Nile River with Egypt travel packages, as we will let you know all about the historical importance and architectural wonders, and you will have the chance to venture inside these uncommon temples.

Abu Simbel is something beyond an assortment of stone structures and is one of the amazing attractions in Aswan. The temple is an entry that transports us back to the period of the strong pharaohs in Egypt, where the sculptures and complex of ancient Egyptians are a demonstration of their power and love for the heavenly.

 

Why is Abu Simbel so special?

The unique splendor of Abu Simbel temple can be credited to a few factors that put it aside as quite possibly one of Egypt's most exceptional and famous archeological sites that you can explore in the 10 Days Cairo, Luxor, Aswan Tour and see other Aswan attractions:

  • Monumental Temples and Colossal Statues: The magnificence of Abu Simbel is the Great Temple of Ramses II that you will explore with your family in Egypt family tours, flanked by the pharaoh himself, each remaining at a stunning 20 meters in level.
  • Sun Alignment Phenomenon: One of the most remarkable highlights of Abu Simbel is the sun alignment phenomenon that happens two times every year. On February 22 and October 22, the rays of the rising sun enter through the temple entry and you can see this phenomenon from our Safaga shore excursions.
  • Temple of Queen Nefertari: Adjoining the Great Temple is the smallest but similarly great Temple of Queen Nefertari, committed to Ramses II's dearest spouse.
  • Relocation Efforts: The development of the Aswan High Dam during the 1960s represented a danger to the temples, as the rising waters of the Nile might have lowered them. In a noteworthy accomplishment of design and global participation, the temples were carefully destroyed and migrated to higher ground, guaranteeing their safeguarding for people in the future.

 

Enjoying the inside world of Abu Simbel

Yes, travelers on their Egypt day tours have the amazing chance to tour the interiors of both the Temple of Queen Nefertari and the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. You'll be met by a sensory encounter as soon as you enter that will take you right to the centre of ancient Egypt with our Egypt budget tours. Inside Abu Simble, you can see the amazing artwork and drawings, including:

  • The Great Temple of Ramses II: The internal sanctum of the Great Temple is embellished with gigantic sculptures, complex carvings, and wall compositions that portray scenes from Ramses II's rule and his heavenly associations that you will explore during your Egypt classic tours.
  • Temple of Queen Nefertari: Inside the Temple of Queen Nefertari in your Egypt port trips, you will find features of antiquated Egyptian skilled workers, with lively tones and careful subtleties that have endured everyday hardship.

 

Exploring Abu Simbel with Golavita Travel

Aswan day tours offer you a chance to set out on a remarkable excursion to Abu Simbel. Our master-driven visits give a complete experience, permitting you to dive into the tales behind the temples, the historical backdrop of their migration, and the exceptional divine arrangement peculiarity. 

In Abu Simbel tours from Luxor, you'll feel a significant association with the past and a profound appreciation for the human inventiveness that considered and protected these radiant designs. With Golavita Travel Egypt, you get the opportunity to observe history and explore the tradition of human progress that keeps on rousing.

You can step into the universe of old Egypt, where great sculptures and heavenly arrangements combine to recount an account of human accomplishment and love for the heavenly. Contact us to embark on an extraordinary journey through time, where Abu Simbel's temples await your exploration.

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