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UTC+2 |
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UTC+3 |
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Africa/Cairo |
Abu Simbel time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Introduction to Abu Simbel, Egypt
Abu Simbel is an important archaeological site in southern Egypt, located on the west bank of the Nile near the border with Sudan. It is not an independent country, but part of the Aswan province of Egypt. It is known for its magnificent complex of ancient Egyptian temples, the most famous of which are the Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari.
History and Construction Background
These temples were built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC to commemorate his reign and war feats and to enshrine Egyptian deities. The exterior walls of the temples are carved with four 20-meter-high seated statues of Ramses II, and the interiors are covered with beautiful frescoes and hieroglyphics.
Modern Conservation and Tourism Value
In the 1960s, UNESCO led a project to cut and relocate the temple in its entirety to a higher location due to the potential flooding of the site by the construction of the Aswan High Dam, which became a model for the preservation of world cultural heritage. Today, Abu Simbel is a popular tourist destination in Egypt, attracting visitors from around the globe especially for the spectacle of direct sunlight hitting the idols in the inner sanctum twice a year.
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Today is 2026-02-26
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