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From Abu Simbel to Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu: Photos 21 to 35
Africa » Egypt » Upper Egypt » Abu Simbel
November 21st 2007 by steffen
The above panoramic photo shows the Ramses colossi at Abu Simbel
I arrived in Aswan just after lunch on the morning train from Luxor (1st class LE41). Despite the fact that I had already spent 4 days in Luxor and Thebes I was keen on visiting some more ancient Pharaonic sites - both Abu Simbel and Philae Temple were on my agenda. When I travelled back to Luxor I was even able to visit the temples in Edfu and Kom Ombo as well.
Aswan
Aswan has been a favourite winter resort since the beginning of the 19th century, and it is still a perfect place to get away from it all. Here, the Nile is at its most beautiful, flowing through amber desert around small islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants. The stone quarries of ancient Egypt located here furnished the colossal statues and obelisks which are found throughout Egypt, including the pyramids.
One of the best places for a spectacular sunset is the terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel (minimum charge of LE85). The near Elephantine Island is one of the most ancient sites in Egypt. This is probably due to its location at the
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January 9th 2008 - Chi:
wow, das sind ja Horden von Touristen in Abu Simbel...
ich war 99 in Ägypten und musste Abu Simbel leider sausen lassen, da es keine befahrbare Straße gab und man nur per Flugzeug von Aswan hin konnte... was mir zu teuer war. Scheint sich ja mittlerweile geändert zu haben!
und heey, wie bekommt man eigentlich so ein Banner (am Anfang der Seite) hin?
Gruß aus Hamburg, schön noch einen Deutschen Travelblogger hier zu haben :-)
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Elephantine Island, Aswan
One night I stumbled across this little coffee shop on Elephantine Islands. However it was closed so I missed out on buying some 'senaman tee', 'honney topacco' and 'tee sherts'
Temple of Isis, Philae
This courtyard is flanked by two colonnades; the western one holds windows which overlook the Nile. The First Pylon, built by Ptolemy XII, is 18 metres high and leads into the Inner Courtyard.
Temple of Isis, Philae
A window frame with hieroglyphics on the western colonnade of the temple's courtyard.
Temple of Isis, Philae
This photo shows one of the columns in the courtyard and the temple's first pylon with the main portal in the background
Temple of Isis, Philae
The Temple of Isis was constructed over some 800 years by Ptolemaic and Roman rulers who sought to identify themselves with the cult of Isis.
Trajan's kiosk, Philae Temple
On the east side of the temple precinct stands Trajan's kiosk. This beautiful building was where the sacred barge with the statue of Isis landed during it's annual precession down the Nile. The kiosk,... [more]
Temple of Haroeris and Sobek, Kom Ombo
The warrior goddess Sekhmet and Hathor, goddess of joy, motherhood and love (dead women were identified with Hathor, as men were identified with Osiris)
Checkpoint
Military personnel near one of the numerous checkpoints on the road between Aswan and Luxor
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January 9th 2008 - Chi:
wow, das sind ja Horden von Touristen in Abu Simbel...
ich war 99 in Ägypten und musste Abu Simbel leider sausen lassen, da es keine befahrbare Straße gab und man nur per Flugzeug von Aswan hin konnte... was mir zu teuer war. Scheint sich ja mittlerweile geändert zu haben!
und heey, wie bekommt man eigentlich so ein Banner (am Anfang der Seite) hin?
Gruß aus Hamburg, schön noch einen Deutschen Travelblogger hier zu haben :-)
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