South towards Sudan are some of the most awe inspiring sights in a country with no particular shortage of awe inspiring sights. With summer temperature near as damn it to 50degrees celsius, Upper Egypt is hot. For security, you must travel in an early morning convoy to Abu Simbel, and travel there you must.
If the monuments themselves aren’t impressive enough (and they are) consider the marvel of engineering needed to move them for the Aswan Dam.
A man tends his stall in an Aswan market.
Felluca sailing boats on the Nile.
One of the most historical rivers in the world, the Nile is also truly relaxing.
On the walls of one of Abu Simbel temples, which were incredibly relocated in 1968.
Ramsesses II.
The Great Temple at Abu Simbel is dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah....and Ramesses himself.