Abu Simbel Temples Tours Egypt, Sightseeing Tour Packages to Abu Simbel Temple from Greece to Egypt
Abu Simbel Temples: these two temples were built in the 13 th century BC, commissioned by Pharaoh Ramses II. The Great Temple otherwise known as the Temple of Ramses II, was dedicated to Ra-Harakhte, Ptah and Amon Ra. The Smaller Temple, the Temple of Nefertari, was dedicated to Hathor. Due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the temples were dismantled and reassembled on higher ground, 200 meters from the river bank to avoid their deterioration by the waters of the Nile.
The Great Temple is a grand structure, guarded by four 20-meter high statues of Ramses II. The temple's facade is 33 meters high and 38 meters wide. The facade is intricately designed, with a row of baboons carved into its upper section, an array of smaller statues depicting Ramses II's mother, wife and children between the legs of the four statues of the Pharaoh, an inscription on the doorway of the temple and various dedications.
The Great Hall of the temple contains eight pillars portraying the deified Ramses II in the form of the god Osiris. The Grand Temple also includes a smaller hall of the nobles and a sanctuary "the Holiest of Holies", which contains four seated statues of the deified Ramses II, Ra-Harakhte, Ptah and Amon Ra. This sanctuary is unique because twice a year, on February 22 (Ramses II's birthday) and October 22 nd (the date of the Pharaoh's coronation), the rays of the sun shine directly on the sanctuary.
The Small Temple, situated north of the Great Temple, is approximately 10 meters high and also has a beautiful facade, with six statues in total, four of Ramses II and two of Nefertari. The Main Hall of the temple contains six pillars bearing the head of Hathor, the goddess of beauty and love. On the walls of the temple, there are reliefs showing Ramses II and Nefertari offering sacrifices to the gods and Ramses II in battle. In the sanctuary of the temple, there are reliefs and a statue of the goddess Hathor.
Sakkara Sakkara, the necropolis of Ancient Egypt, is one of the oldest burial sites, dated back to 2,700 BC. Many of the members of the royal families that ruled during the earliest dynasties had their tombs built there, including
The Stepped Pyramid of Djoser, which is 60 meters high and is comprised of six steps. Located around the pyramid is the mortuary compound of the King, which is the oldest structure of this scale in the world.
The Pyramid of Unas, which is renowned for its exquisite burial chamber walls that contain "pyramid text". The purpose of these religious texts was to protect and guide the deceased to the heavens. This particular "pyramid text" was the first to be drawn up during the period of the Old Kingdom. The sarcophagus of King Unas still exists in the tomb chamber.
The Mastaba Tombs were used by nobles of Ancient Egypt. These Mastaba Tombs are famous for their beautiful wall inscriptions and reliefs that show scenes of everyday life of the Pharaonic Era.
The Serapeum, a common burial place for the sacred Apis bulls, which were worshipped as embodiments of Ptah, the creator of the world. The site includes 24 black granite sarcophagi.
Abu Simbel Temples: these two temples were built in the 13 th century BC, commissioned by Pharaoh Ramses II. The Great Temple otherwise known as the Temple of Ramses II, was dedicated to Ra-Harakhte, Ptah and Amon Ra. The Smaller Temple, the Temple of Nefertari, was dedicated to Hathor. Due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the temples were dismantled and reassembled on higher ground, 200 meters from the river bank to avoid their deterioration by the waters of the Nile. 
