The two Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at Philae are the most illustrious of the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae (Egypt), listed as World Heritage since 1979.

Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s most iconic monuments — but for over 3,000 years, it held a secret that fooled almost everyone.

The site of Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring structures, albeit not the easiest one to visit. Comprised of two majestic temples overlooking Lake Nasser this landmark has a storied ...

For five years the problem was attacked by the world’s most imaginative engineers. Scheme after intricate scheme was devised on their drawing boards. Offer after expensive offer was made to save the ...

Security services at the Abu Simbel Temple, south of Aswan in Upper Egypt, thwarted a British tourist’s attempt to bury his mother’s remains inside the temple on Sunday upon her request. Security at ...

The Sun aligned on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 on face of King Ramses II’s statue at his great temple in Abu Simbel, southern Aswan a unique astronomical phenomenon continued for around 3,300 years.

On Saturday, sun’s alignment with the face of King Ramses II at the Abu Simbel Temple was obscured due to heavy clouds and weather fluctuations that enveloped the city since morning. Despite the ...