Pharaoh Ramses II
Built on the west bank of the Nile River, between the first and second cataracts of the Nile, the site of Abu Simbel is one of the most recognizable ancient sites in Egypt. It contains two temples, carved into a mountainside, that were built by Pharaoh Ramses II (1303-1213 BCE), also known as Ramses the Great.
Ramses built the Temple at Abu Simbel in Egypt to intimidate his enemies and seat himself amongst th ...
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1 year ago How much is bus from Aswan to Abu Simbel?EGP50 per person There are many buses at the bus station. Ask the staff which one is going to Abu S ...
1 year ago How long is the bus ride from Aswan to Abu Simbel?3-4 hours There are two public buses from Aswan to Abu Simbel everyday. The buses depart from Aswan ...
1 year ago How much is a taxi from Abu Simbel to Aswan?$30 - $40 The best way to get from Aswan to Abu Simbel temples without a car is to taxi which takes ...
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1 year ago How far are pyramids from Abu Simbel?The distance between Pyramids of Giza and Abu Simbel is 848 km. The road distance is 1117.4 km. How ...
1 year ago How far is Abu Simbel to Luxor?The distance between Luxor and Abu Simbel temples is 388 km. The road distance is 477.5 km. ...
1 year ago How long is the flight from Abu Simbel to Aswan?about 52 minutes How long does it take to fly from Abu Simbel (ABS) to Aswan (ASW)? It takes about ...
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1 year ago Is Abu Simbel on Nile cruise?Abu Simbel visit- Nile Cruise Tours. At midday sail towards Kom Ombo. Lunch on board of the cruis ...
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