Beyond the city
Abu Simbel
UNESCO World Heritage
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Abu Simbel
The two temples of Abu Simbel, cut for Ramesses II, were moved to higher ground in the 1960s to save them from the waters of Lake Nasser, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Nubian Monuments.
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO World Heritage
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Abu Simbel before you go.