Abu Simbel Temple
The best of Abu Simbel Temple
Welcome to CRTR
It is our pleasure to make your dreams a reality. Let us use our experience as travel agents to make your stay in Costa Rica unforgettable. Tell us about the adventures you wish to experience, and we will complement them with the best hotels, private or rental transportation, and reliable, experienced tour guides. We will be available to you 24 hours a day, every day of your trip.
We offer assistance to our clients with relocation and retirement processes in Costa Rica, real estate search and acquisition, and other needs. Thank you for choosing us. CRTR
Help us to help others š
Abu Simbel Temple
The Abu Simbel Temple, located near Aswan, Egypt, was built by Pharaoh Ramses II during the 13th century BC and remains one of Ancient Egypt's greatest monuments. Although it is not a New Kingdom necropolis, it features magnificent rock-cut sanctuaries and was relocated in 1968 to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Its surroundings belong to the Nubian Desert ecosystem, where acacia trees, tamarisks, hardy shrubs, water birds, reptiles, desert foxes, and Nile fish have adapted to the harsh environment.
Abu Simbel Temple
Abu Simbel Temple
The Abu Simbel Temple, located near Aswan in southern Egypt, is one of the most remarkable monuments of ancient Egypt. It was commissioned by Pharaoh Ramses II during the 13th century BC to demonstrate the strength of the New Kingdom and honor the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. Although it is not a necropolis, it forms part of Nubia's exceptional archaeological heritage. During the 1960s, the temple was carefully dismantled and relocated block by block to protect it from flooding caused by the creation of Lake Nasser after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of engineering and historic preservation.
Photo gallery
Abu Simbel Temple
The Abu Simbel Temple, located south of Aswan in Egypt, is one of the most remarkable monuments of ancient Egyptian civilization. It was commissioned by Pharaoh Ramesses II during the 13th century BC to celebrate his authority and honor the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, Ptah, and himself as a divine ruler. Unlike the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel is not a necropolis and does not contain the tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs; instead, it is a magnificent complex of rock cut temples carved into a sandstone cliff. During the 1960s, the entire monument was carefully dismantled and relocated to higher ground to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser created by the Aswan High Dam. The site is famous for its four colossal statues of Ramesses II at the entrance and for the extraordinary solar alignment that illuminates the inner sanctuary twice each year, demonstrating the remarkable architectural and astronomical knowledge of ancient Egyptian builders.
Temple of Nefertari
The Temple of Nefertari, also known as the Small Temple of Abu Simbel, was carved into solid rock during the 13th century BC under the command of Pharaoh Ramesses II to honor his beloved queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. Its faƧade features six monumental statues, highlighting the queen's remarkable status in ancient Egypt. In 1968, the temple was carefully relocated to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Surrounded by the Nubian Desert, the area supports wildlife adapted to arid conditions, creating an ecosystem of outstanding historical, cultural, and ecological significance.
Reservation form
Book your session here. We will confirm your reservation via email.
We look forward to your visit
Costa Rica, Alajuela, Palmares, Buenos Aires
Calle Real, 50 meters north of the Jehovah's Witnesses Church
www.costarica-best.com
info@costarica-best.com
506-8850-2426
Pura Vida!!