Abu Simbel is a pair of rock temples cut for Ramesses II in the thirteenth century BC near the Sudanese border, fronted by four seated colossi over twenty metres high. The whole complex was cut apart and moved uphill in the 1960s to escape the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Visits run by road convoy or short flight from Aswan.
How to get to Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel sits in Egypt. It pairs well with Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, so you can group them on the same day.
Abu Simbel FAQ
Where is Abu Simbel?
Abu Simbel is in Egypt.
What is near Abu Simbel?
Nearby places include Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, Karnak Temple.
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