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Abu Simbel : Abu Simbel Besides the Pyramids, a must-see in Egypt are the temples of Abu Simbel, situated 280 km from Aswan. The two temples built by Ramesses II are dedicated to Re-Harakhte, and that of his wife, Nefertari dedicated to Hathor. Built 3000 years ago, they were discovered by J. L. Burckhardt in 1813. The statues rise to 67 feet and are a majestic sight but the site is also famous for another reason. The original temples were built in a valley that was going to be submerged in Lake Naser with the waters from the new High Dam. In 1964 the Egyptian Govt., with the support of UNSECO shifted the temples, stone by stone; to the present site and took four years to complete. The road from Aswan to the temples passes through dessert areas and for security reasons one has to go in a convoy. Cars, vans and buses have to gather at a point at a fixed time and the whole convoy starts together. We had opted for morning time and left at 04:30 am. The roads were in superb condition and we made the distance in just 3 hours. It was worth getting up early and traveling the distance as you can see from the pictures: More details can be found at http://www.touregypt.net/abusimbel.htm http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/abusimbel.htm www.javeri.net

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Besides the Pyramids, a must-see in Egyp ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2008 1:44am PST

Cairo Hotels... : Hotels where we stayed and visited in Cairo - more on Cairo http://www.javeri.net/egypt/cairo/cairo.htm

Cairo Hotels...

Hotels where we stayed and visited in Cairo - more on Cairo http://w ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2008 10:23am PST

Cairo in & around : Capital of Egypt, Cairo has a lot to offer: pyramids, ancient culture, modern life style etc... more on Cairo http://www.javeri.net/egypt/cairo/cairo.htm

Cairo in & around

Capital of Egypt, Cairo has a lot to offer: pyramids, ancient culture, ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2008 10:20am PST

Hurghadha : A seaside resort on the Red Sea coast, Egypt. for details www.javeri.net -> trips

Hurghadha

The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghadha : The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh is a luxury resort on the Red Sea coast in Hurghadha, Egypt. Spread over 48 acres, it's THE place to have a holiday - One can relax in the suite, enjoy the sun, the water... and forget all worries. The warm hospitality and delicious food adds to the experience. http://www.oberoisahlhasheesh.com my site: www.javeri.net

The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghadha

Aswan : Felluca ride & High dam at Aswan - my site: www.javeri.net

Aswan

Felluca ride & High dam at Aswan - my site: www.javeri.net

Updated: May 23, 2008 8:48pm PST

Cairo - 'floating' dinner : Dinner and dance performances on Oberoi Boat. more on Cairo http://www.javeri.net/egypt/cairo/cairo.htm

Cairo - 'floating' dinner

Dinner and dance performances on Oberoi Boat. more on Cairo http://w ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2007 4:20am PST