The Temple of Abu Simbel redefines the definition of words like Glory. It was miraculously built by Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) during the time of the new empire of Egypt to immortalize his legacy, honor his wife Nefertari, and protect his legacy from oblivion.Read More

Philae Island is a very important island in Aswan. The Island of Philae was full of temples, dedicated to the goddess Isis because Isis was the goddess of the Island. These temples were built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. One of the famous temples of the Island is the Temple of Philae.Read More

In 1889 the construction of the first Aswan Dam "the Lower Aswan Dam" was started. The Low Dam was completed in 1902. The Low Dam was 54 m high and later increased its height in two phases; from 1907 to 1912 and from 1929 to 1933.Read More

There are also monuments from later times. One of the temples preserved in Luxor is the Temple of Esna. The Temple is in the city of Esna which is located 50 km south of Luxor.Read More

The pharaonic temples reflect the importance of religion and its beliefs. The temples are not only in Luxor but also you can find other temples in other cities of Upper Egypt. One of the outstanding temples is the Temple of Abydos. This Temple is in Sohag, 135 km north of Luxor and 420 km south...Read More