🏛️ Abu Simbel

Egypt · Africa · Cultural · 22.34°N, 31.63°E

Abu Simbel is a historic site comprising two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. It is located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan.

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Quick facts

Country	Egypt
Continent / region	Africa
List type	🏛️ Cultural heritage site
Coordinates (approx.)	22.34°N, 31.63°E · view on map

Abu Simbel is a cultural World Heritage site in Egypt, in Africa. For the living forecast of the area, open World Weather; the details of why Abu Simbel was inscribed are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

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