New Kalabsha
New Kalabsha
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Hyoga83
Bordeaux, France703 contributions
Mar 2022
I recommend the following, if you really want to visit this place and have little time AND arrive by plane in the morning: arrange the pickup with your hotel/finding contacts, and from the airport come directly here as it is really closeby. Ideally try to have your driver negotiate in advance the boat: no more than 200 EGP for it whole. After around 2H visit the boat will bring you back, and from there you can visit Philae and or the unfinished obelisk. A whole day!
Yet another Nubian temple that was moved during the construction of the Nasser Dam. In fact, the story and details of this engineering feat are nearly as fascinating as the temple itself.
The visit is super quiet and "intimate"; we just saw another small group, but very briefly; the rest of the time, the island seemed to be for ourselves only.
Yet another Nubian temple that was moved during the construction of the Nasser Dam. In fact, the story and details of this engineering feat are nearly as fascinating as the temple itself.
The visit is super quiet and "intimate"; we just saw another small group, but very briefly; the rest of the time, the island seemed to be for ourselves only.
Written 6 April 2022
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AdriZaAst
Milan, Italy163 contributions
Feb 2020
It surely isn't as beautiful as the nearby temple of Phile, but it deserves a visit. The internal carvings are well preserved and have some remaining color and there is a nice circular nilometer that can't be found elsewhere in Aswan. On the island you can find other three temples (two dedicated to Ramses and a small roman structure). It is also the first temple complex you will visit when starting the Nasser Lake cruise.
Written 1 March 2020
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Yara S.
Cairo, Egypt231 contributions
Jan 2019
We went (my mother, sister and myself) and we asked for one of the two men guarding the place to take us on a tour and explain, which was nice (we gave him 100 LE but now that I think of it maybe we should have given more).
The site has several temples/monuments (I think 5), small but interesting to see. The view was amazing too.
The site has several temples/monuments (I think 5), small but interesting to see. The view was amazing too.
Written 4 January 2019
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Bushwalker_13
Adelaide, Australia4,219 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
Very close to the high dam, accessible by motor boat.
Also part of the lake Nasser Cruise boat itinerary (so can be busy)
Site has several items on it, rescued from further south from the rise of the new lake:
For the non enthusiast the location is very picturesque, up the causeway off the lake. The extensive paving is good underfoot and the items on the island easy to access once you negotiate the dock steps.
The most prominent is the temple of Kalabsha,
it is interesting because it depicts the local (Nubian) gods alongside the more familiar Northern ones of the main tourist stops. Layout is like Edfu, but the details are different.
The second most prominent item is the Kiosk of Qertassii: dedicated to Hathor who was a patron of stoneworkers (among her many charms) this originally stood near a quarry. This is very like Trajans kiosk at Philae
The third big item is the temple of Biet el Wali: reconstructed into the hillside, it is a rock cut temple and is a Ramses II construct and therefore full of scenes of conquest and defeated armies of the Nubian, Syrians and Libyans and the might of pharaoh. Unlike many of his scenes, these are human scale and eye level giving an excellent opportunity to inspect them up close.
There are also some extra items from Dedwen, some colonnade and statues and a big stele, as you walk round the main temple building.
We organised the visit as an independent tour with a driver and guide, who arranged the motor boat and explained the buildings.
Also bought a excellent guidebook by Jocelyn Gohary, titled 'Guide to the Nubian monuments of Lake Nasser" from the American University in Cairo Press, that contains a full explanation, site plans, etc for all the monuments on the lake. It was very handy for pre reading and for tricky names and dates afterwards and being a slim paperback, didn't eat much luggage space.
Also part of the lake Nasser Cruise boat itinerary (so can be busy)
Site has several items on it, rescued from further south from the rise of the new lake:
For the non enthusiast the location is very picturesque, up the causeway off the lake. The extensive paving is good underfoot and the items on the island easy to access once you negotiate the dock steps.
The most prominent is the temple of Kalabsha,
it is interesting because it depicts the local (Nubian) gods alongside the more familiar Northern ones of the main tourist stops. Layout is like Edfu, but the details are different.
The second most prominent item is the Kiosk of Qertassii: dedicated to Hathor who was a patron of stoneworkers (among her many charms) this originally stood near a quarry. This is very like Trajans kiosk at Philae
The third big item is the temple of Biet el Wali: reconstructed into the hillside, it is a rock cut temple and is a Ramses II construct and therefore full of scenes of conquest and defeated armies of the Nubian, Syrians and Libyans and the might of pharaoh. Unlike many of his scenes, these are human scale and eye level giving an excellent opportunity to inspect them up close.
There are also some extra items from Dedwen, some colonnade and statues and a big stele, as you walk round the main temple building.
We organised the visit as an independent tour with a driver and guide, who arranged the motor boat and explained the buildings.
Also bought a excellent guidebook by Jocelyn Gohary, titled 'Guide to the Nubian monuments of Lake Nasser" from the American University in Cairo Press, that contains a full explanation, site plans, etc for all the monuments on the lake. It was very handy for pre reading and for tricky names and dates afterwards and being a slim paperback, didn't eat much luggage space.
Written 1 January 2014
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Vitor N
Lisbon, Portugal246 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Of course was moved. Of course is tremendously big and beautiful. Great job performed by Germans in a great area and historical relevante. Acess By boat in 10m. 5 sites in 1 hour around the time. Deserves a visit and a good photo machine.
Written 4 July 2016
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NDillinger
Seattle, WA190 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
This was an unexpected add to our tour around Aswan per the concierge's suggestion at our hotel. We had to bargain with the boatmen for our transport to the island, so factor that into your budget.
We were literally the only people on the island besides our boatman and the custodian. The temple was lovely, and even better was a chapel off to the side with reliefs that still have some of the original paint on them. Philae had more reliefs, but didn't see any color there, and it was overpriced and overcrowded, in our opinion. This was definitely worth a visit and quite beautiful and isolated.
We were literally the only people on the island besides our boatman and the custodian. The temple was lovely, and even better was a chapel off to the side with reliefs that still have some of the original paint on them. Philae had more reliefs, but didn't see any color there, and it was overpriced and overcrowded, in our opinion. This was definitely worth a visit and quite beautiful and isolated.
Written 1 March 2015
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Journey to the heart of the earth
Leicester, UK323 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
Kalabsha was one thing we added to the itinerary reading about it on Tripadvisor. We are not sorry for the decision. The location is beautiful, somewhat similar to Philae but impressive all the same. The temples were the first we saw on our trip to Egypt and hence we were very impressed. We probably would not have been if we had done Luxor before this. If you do fit it in, do it at the beginning of your Egypt tour or spend time that would have otherwise been free/extra. We did exclude the unfinished obelisk to fit in this one depending on the reviews we read.
Written 1 May 2014
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Where Is The World
Grande Prairie, Canada893 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
The biggest plus for Kalabsha Temple is the fact that it's much less-busy compared to Philae.
The temple was moved from it's original location and saved from floodwaters of lake Nasser when the Aswan High Dam was built back in the Cold War era. The temple now sits on and island out in the middle of the lake that is only accessed by boat.
When I compare the two temples, I'd say I liked Philae more (purely as a temple), but there was nobody else at Kalabsha which made it much more pleasant to visit.
There is a great small, yet original, Ramses-era temple a short hike up the hill behind Kalabsha temple, which is really nice.
We parked a short walk up the road from the dock and wandered down to find a boat across the lake to the temple. We struggled to sort out a boat ride and after 20 minutes of negotiation we eventually found someone to take us.
I would suggest taking a guide (as we did) to explain about Egyptian culture, the temple, it's relocation and the dam construction.
We visited both Philae and Kalabsha. If I had to choose between the two I'd choose Philae but I'd go very early in the morning to beat the crowds. If you're visiting during mid-day I'd choose Kalabsha.
The temple was moved from it's original location and saved from floodwaters of lake Nasser when the Aswan High Dam was built back in the Cold War era. The temple now sits on and island out in the middle of the lake that is only accessed by boat.
When I compare the two temples, I'd say I liked Philae more (purely as a temple), but there was nobody else at Kalabsha which made it much more pleasant to visit.
There is a great small, yet original, Ramses-era temple a short hike up the hill behind Kalabsha temple, which is really nice.
We parked a short walk up the road from the dock and wandered down to find a boat across the lake to the temple. We struggled to sort out a boat ride and after 20 minutes of negotiation we eventually found someone to take us.
I would suggest taking a guide (as we did) to explain about Egyptian culture, the temple, it's relocation and the dam construction.
We visited both Philae and Kalabsha. If I had to choose between the two I'd choose Philae but I'd go very early in the morning to beat the crowds. If you're visiting during mid-day I'd choose Kalabsha.
Written 4 May 2018
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Sharon M
Abingdon, MD4,224 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
You get here by motorboat. This is found in Lake Nasser which means this is not its original location and that it had been moved in the 1960s. It is believed that this is the largest free-standing Nubian temple. At one time this temple was used as a church. There are some very unusual hieroglyphics here, namely the Nubian god, Mandulis...a bird with the head of a man.
Written 28 October 2016
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Rowz
Lancashire, England1,569 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
We visited new Kalabsha in the early morning and were amazed to see that other visitors joined us us later. This is an exceptional temple and one not to be missed. There is a very good outdoor display of rock art and stela, together with a rock cut tomb. If you get the chance then don't miss it.
Written 7 March 2014
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Hi all, Greetings from India! I am Pradeep and planning to visit Egypt shortly as a Solo-Traveler. I am currently preparing my Itinerary. I am just learning about 'Kalabsha Temple'. I am planning to see Philae and Kalabsha Temples on the same day. So, my question is, 'How to reach to the Nasser's Lake cruise boats from my hotel?' Will the taxi guy take me to the cruise boats location from my hotel? Also, when I finish seeing the temple, will the boats be ready to take me back to Aswan? Help me, Thank You :)
Written 29 April 2019
I had arranged a car, driver and guide with my travel agent in the UK, Orbital travel.
I think that a taxi will take you there wait for you and take you to Philae Temple.
You need to agree the details of your tour with the driver in terms of time and price before setting off.
The boats to take you to New Kalabasha temple are small motorboats,again you need to agree the price and time before setting off.
The taxi driver might know a boatman .
Always pay at the end of the trip.
Written 29 April 2019
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