Flights to Abu Simbel begin...

Flights to Abu Simbel begin with a very early morning start...
[Abu Simbel - Egypt]

Abu Simbel - Egypt

Some chaos at the airport.....and multiple security checks

However, the stunning...

However, the stunning cliff-face that greets you on arrival makes it all worthwhile.
[Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]

The 33m high facade is...

The 33m high facade is breathtaking.
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Four colossal enthroned...

Four colossal enthroned statues of Ramses II wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt.
[Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]

The Great Temple of Abu...

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel was built in the 13th century to honor Ramses II.

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The Temple facade was...

The Temple facade was buried in sand for centuries.
[Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]

The facade was discovered...

The facade was discovered by Swiss explorer Jean-Louis Burckhardt in 1813.
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The four colossi signify a ...

The four colossi signify a unified Egypt.
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