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The beautifully buried Abu Simbel -Ramese of Egypt
It is an image collection of Egypt, taken by the French master Felix Teynard during 1851-52. The magnificent views of ancient monuments, architecture and landscape further reveals the unconsicous passage of time. These images were first published in Paris in 1958. One remarkable image is the Abu Simbel, which clearly showed the rightmost statue of Ramese still paritally buried under sand. Initially I found the picture of Abu Simbel (page 97) from 'Black & White' photography magazine, which is taken from the sand slope. I was deeply impressed and attracted by the beautiful portrait of the Ramese statue, the special angle that enforce the mystery of this ancient monument. And then I discovered this book 'Calotypes of Egypt' from a bookstore when I travelled to Cairo of Egypt in 2000. ... Read more

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During the building of the Aswan High Dam between 1960 and 1970, the Nubian Rescue Campaign, operating under the auspices of UNESCO, was an international effort to rescue those of the Nubian monuments which would be submerged once the dam was completed. The most famous monument to be thus rescued and reconstructed is the Great Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel, but altogther four areas in Nubia around Lake Nasser now contain ancient monuments that were reconstructed and moved from their original positions: Abu Simbel, New Amada, New Wadi al-Sebua, and New Kalabsha. These impressive sites are becoming increasingly popular with international visitors.

Dr. Jocelyn Gohary opens this compact and attractive guide, the first of its kind, with an introduction to the history and culture of Nubia during the pharaonic period. She then describes each monument in detail, providing a simple plan for each and highlighting its history, religion, and art. Also included are brief descriptions of the four temples that were transported and re-erected abroad -- the most notable being the Temple of Dendur in the Metropolitan Museum in New York. ... Read more

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A valuable travel companion.
I have just returned from a trip to Egypt, one of whose highlights was a cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel on Lake Nasser. My enjoyment of the cruise was enhanced by my constant companion: a copy of Gohary's book "Guide to the Nubian Monuments on Lake Nasser." The Lake Nasser cruise is much different from those on the Nile between Aswan and Luxor where one sees densely inhabited towns and villages interspersed with fields and factories. The scenery along Lake Nasser is empty desert and mountains, which I found very interesting. But I noticed that many people were content to spend the hours cruising between the stops at the ancient monuments sunbathing or playing bridge. I used the time to read Gohary's book in preparation for the next trip ashore.

The book packs a lot of information into a small package: the first chapters provide a history of Nubia, which sometimes was dominated by Egypt but at other times had its own development. Each of the monuments (now relocated to save them from being innudated by the rising water of the lake formed by the Aswan High Dam) is described in detail. In addition there is a section at the back of the book that gives a plan of each tomb or temple and a list of scenes whose position is indicated on the plan. This means that a traveler can read about the monument before he goes ashore. (It helps to read only about those one will see at the next stop, so as not to get them confused.) Since several cruise ships dock at a site at the same time,the monuments are sometimes crowded, and it is hard to keep up with or follow a guide. With Gohary's plans and scene lists, one can proceed somewhat independently. It helps to bring a strong flashlight!

The book is completed by an excellent glossary and a list of gods and goddesses encountered in these monuments, which are often different from those deities found in the temples further north. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1853 edition by Henry G. Bohn, London. ... Read more

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Nubia, in the extreme south of Egypt, is the site of the most spectular of all Egypt's temples, Abu Simbel, but this guide reveals the other fascinating temples of the region too: Kalabsha, Beit al-Wali, Qertassi, Wadi al-Sebua, Dakka, Maharraqa, Amada, and Derr, as well as the tomb of Pennut and the rocky fortress of Qasr Ibrim. 150 color photographs, maps, plans, 3-D drawings. ... Read more

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A great book.......
My only complaint is that I wish this book was longer.
A very interesting read and great photography.
I look forward to more of Mr. Siliotti's books.

an excellent guide
The author discusses the history from the origins to the Unesco Nubian rescue in 1961.He writes about the various temples in Nubia, including Kalabsha, Beit al-Wali, Dakka, Amada, Derr and Qasr Ibrim.The temples of Ramses II and Nefertari are described in avid detail.Completed by beautiful photographs and useful maps, this is a much needed guide, essential for travelers. ... Read more

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Using Nubia as a case study, Smith uses the tools of anthropology and archaeology to examine the ancient Egyptian construction of ethnic identities. ... Read more