Abu Simbel Temples Tour From Aswan By Car

The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. In 1813 that was the beginning, when Belzoni “Italian archeological” discovered the temple. It was completely covered with sand. In 1817 Belzoni came back, he cleared the entrance and entered the temple for the first time after 3,000 years. Abu Simbel is not just 2 temples saved by a Hugh project in 1963, they are an engineering miracle from the ancient times, they are 2 temples were cut inside the mountain for King Ramses II and his wife Nefertary. They reflect the glory and the greatness of the new Kingdom. Ramses II built the temple generally to honor himself as inside the great temple “the wall on the right hand side” there is a painting inscription depicting his famous victory at Qadish battle where his army defeated his enemies.