Seti Abu Simbel<\/span><\/strong><\/a> – the best place to stay in Abu Simbel. We were upgraded to the Presidential Suite, it was quiet during our visit due to the conflict in the region. The resort is perfect, a lovely pool, accommodations and views across Lake Nassar to Sudan. The restaurant was excellent and provided a good menu during our stay.<\/p>\nRamses II Temple was only a five-minute drive away, just perfect for our Light and Sound Evening Show and for the very early start for the sunrise tour.<\/p>\n
To book Seti Abul Simbel click here<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nFacts about Abu Simbel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- \u00a0Ramses II temple and the Temple of Hathor were carved out of rock in the 13th century BC.<\/li>\n
- Ramses II temple stands at 33m high<\/li>\n
- \u00a0The 4 statues of Ramses II at the entrance to the temple show him wearing the double crown of upper and Lower Egypt. The 2nd statue of Ramses II was destroyed during an earthquake.<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Both temples were relocated by UNESCO during the 196os as they had to make way for the High Aswan Dam<\/li>\n
- The Temple is dedicated to the gods Amon-Ra, Ra-Harakhti, and Ptah.<\/li>\n
- \u00a0They were discovered in 1813 by Jean-Louis Burckhardt a Swiss explorer.<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Reliefs inside the Temple Hall of Ramses II show the Battle of the Qadesh<\/li>\n
- \u00a0The Temple of Hathor was built of Ramses II for his wife Nefertari. It is much smaller than Ramses II.<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Two solar alignments one on February 22 celebrates the cultivation season and the 2nd solar alignment on October 22 celebrates the flood season. Head to the Sanctuary on these two days at sunrise and you will see the rays highlight the four statues of Rameses II, Ptah, Amon-Ra, and Ra-Harakhti<\/li>\n
- Opening times: 7 am to 4 pm (in summer 7 am to 5 pm)<\/li>\n
- You walk from the main entrance down hill which takes around 5 minutes. When exiting you walk past the Temple of Hathor and make your way back to the main entrance.\u00a0 If mobility is an issue you can hire a buggy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
You can purchase your entry tickets here to visit during the day:<\/strong><\/p>\n