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

We sail down the length of Lake Nasser, exploring every site along the way on this forgotten area of the Nile in Egypt. Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt and ancient Nubia as we sail from Aswan to ...

Sixty-five years ago, the monumental Abu Simbel was destined to disappear beneath the floodwaters of a new Nile dam. Then the first lady of the United States stepped in. After persuading her husband, ...