Abu Simbel Audio Guide
Explore Abu Simbel with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Abu Simbel is an archaeological site and temple complex located in southern Egypt. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its two massive rock-cut temples, built by Pharaoh Ramesses II.
What you will hear
The Facade of the Great Temple
Explores the monumental entrance featuring the four 20-meter colossi of Ramesses II, the fallen statue, and the ancient inscriptions left by early travelers.
The Temple of Ramses II
Notice the fallen head and torso of the second statue from the left, a reminder of the powerful earthquake that struck shortly after completion.
The Temples of Abu Simbel
This wide view illustrates the deliberate positioning of the two temples, with the smaller structure dedicated to Nefertari standing as a counterpart to the Great Temple.
The Great Temple of Ramses II
Stepping inside, the great hypostyle hall opens up with two rows of massive pillars, each carved in the form of the Pharaoh as the god Osiris.
Abu Simbel Phoenician Graffiti
The smooth stone surfaces of the colossi have acted as a guestbook for travelers for thousands of years, including mercenaries from ancient Phoenicia.
The Great Hypostyle Hall
The first interior hall, dominated by eight massive Osirid pillars depicting the Pharaoh as the god of the afterlife, framing the path to the sanctuary.
Interior of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel
The interior of the Great Temple is a forest of stone, where massive pillars and detailed wall reliefs tell stories of divine favor and military might.
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