Philae and Abu Simbel
From Aswan we visited the temples of Philae, just south of the city, and Abu
Simbel, three hours' drive south across the desert. Both of these temples were
rescued from the waters of Lake Nasser, formed by the Aswan High Dam, and
rebuilt on higher ground. The rock-cut temple of Abu Simbel, with its huge
statues of Rameses II and its decorated interior, was the highlight of my visit
to Egypt.
Text and photos
© Peter Kirk 2002. Permission is given for
copying without alteration for non-commercial use.
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Philae Temple, The Kiosk of Trajan |
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Philae Island, Boats, Lake and Rocks |
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Abu Simbel, The Temple of Nefertari |
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Abu Simbel and Lake Nasser |
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