点评:Though it is a long drive from Aswan, it is well worth the 3.5 hours in the vehicle! It is interesting to see how the government and the military are transforming the desert into arable land. The "New" Nile canal system transports water to areas west of the Nile in order to reclaim the desert. The crops are appearing to thrive in their irrigation circles.
The rock-hewn temples of Abu Simbel are considered an architectural masterpiece of Ancient Egypt, dating back over 3000 years. Constructed during the reign of Ramses II and set in a spectacular location overlooking Lake Nasser. The Great Temple is aligned so that in February and October, the first rays of the rising sun illuminate the figures in the inner sanctuary.
UNESCO saved the temples from flooding when the Aswan Dam was built, by moving them 200m from their original locations - a phenomenal feat. The path approaching the temple area has been cleverly designed to maximise the wow factor. There is quite a walk from the parking area to the entrance and Visitor Centre/cafe. Toilet facilities are available - for a fee. There are a large number of stalls selling souvenirs.
翻译:虽然从阿斯旺开车过来路途遥远,但这3.5小时的车程绝对值得!亲眼目睹政府和军方如何将沙漠改造成耕地,着实令人惊叹。“新”尼罗河运河系统将水输送到尼罗河以西的地区,以开垦沙漠。灌溉系统下的农作物似乎长势喜人。
阿布辛贝神庙是古埃及的建筑杰作,其历史可追溯到3000多年前。神庙建于拉美西斯二世统治时期,坐落在俯瞰纳赛尔湖的壮丽位置。大神庙的朝向经过精心设计,使得每年二月和十月,第一缕阳光会照亮内殿的雕像。
阿斯旺大坝建成后,联合国教科文组织将神庙从原址整体迁移了200米,使其免遭淹没——这是一项了不起的壮举。通往神庙的道路设计巧妙,令人叹为观止。从停车场到入口和游客中心/咖啡厅有一段距离。洗手间收费。有很多摊位出售纪念品。