An indispensable companion and guide to one of the worlds great archaeological sites The threethousandyearold rockcut temples at Abu Simbel and the story of their rescue from the rising waters of Lake Nasser in the 1960s are almost as familiar worldwide as the tale of the gold funerary mask and brief life of the boy king Tutankhamun. Yet although they are among the most celebrated, visited, and photographed archaeological sites in the world, the two temples are among the least understood by the visitor. In this lucidly written, beautifully illustrated guide, Nigel FletcherJones explains the main features of both temples, discusses what they teach us about ancient Egypt during the reign of Rameses II (12651200 BC), and illustrates which gods and goddesses were worshipped here.With over 50 new photographs, drawings, and diagrams, and packed with fascinating insights, Abu Simbel A Short Guide to the Templesis an indispensable companion and souvenir to one of the worlds great archaeological sites.

Binding: Paperback;200 pages; Publisher: The American University in Cairo Press; Classification: HDDG; Weight: 505.55 g; Dimensions:

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