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.

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 ...

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 ...

I went because: Other than the Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, Abu Simbel has the most spectacular ruins in Egypt. Don't miss: The two mummy rooms in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Most of the major ...

In 1960, a new dam on the Nile threatened Ramses II’s temples at Abu Simbel and other ancient treasures. Here's how the world saved them. Photographed in 1966, faces of three of four colossal statues ...

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 ...

When I was planning my itinerary to Egypt, the stops in Luxor, Aswan, and Cairo all seemed like obvious musts. Cairo was the Pyramids, Luxor was the New Kingdom, Aswan was the later, most complete ...