Wonders of Abu Simbel: The Sound and Light of Nubia
The perfect souvenir of the Abu Simbel temples and other sights of Nubia, beautifully photographed with text by a world renowned Egyptologist


One of the highlights of a visit to the remote and imposing temples of Abu Simbel in Egypt’s far south is the famed Sound & Light Show, a spectacular show of music, historical narration, and lights and images played on the ancient statues and temple façades.

This new, full-color presentation serves as the ideal record—or foretaste—of the Abu Simbel Sound & Light experience, with a historical introduction to the area and the temples by internationally renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, and the complete script of the show, accompanied by over 60 beautiful photographs of the light show and of the Abu Simbel temples and other sights of Nubia.
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Wonders of Abu Simbel: The Sound and Light of Nubia
The perfect souvenir of the Abu Simbel temples and other sights of Nubia, beautifully photographed with text by a world renowned Egyptologist


One of the highlights of a visit to the remote and imposing temples of Abu Simbel in Egypt’s far south is the famed Sound & Light Show, a spectacular show of music, historical narration, and lights and images played on the ancient statues and temple façades.

This new, full-color presentation serves as the ideal record—or foretaste—of the Abu Simbel Sound & Light experience, with a historical introduction to the area and the temples by internationally renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, and the complete script of the show, accompanied by over 60 beautiful photographs of the light show and of the Abu Simbel temples and other sights of Nubia.
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Wonders of Abu Simbel: The Sound and Light of Nubia

Wonders of Abu Simbel: The Sound and Light of Nubia

Wonders of Abu Simbel: The Sound and Light of Nubia

Wonders of Abu Simbel: The Sound and Light of Nubia

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The perfect souvenir of the Abu Simbel temples and other sights of Nubia, beautifully photographed with text by a world renowned Egyptologist


One of the highlights of a visit to the remote and imposing temples of Abu Simbel in Egypt’s far south is the famed Sound & Light Show, a spectacular show of music, historical narration, and lights and images played on the ancient statues and temple façades.

This new, full-color presentation serves as the ideal record—or foretaste—of the Abu Simbel Sound & Light experience, with a historical introduction to the area and the temples by internationally renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, and the complete script of the show, accompanied by over 60 beautiful photographs of the light show and of the Abu Simbel temples and other sights of Nubia.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789771780281
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press, The
Publication date: 09/15/2010
Pages: 96
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Zahi Hawass is one of the world’s best known Egyptologists, former Egyptian minister of state for antiquities, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. He is the author of many books on ancient Egypt, including Secrets from the Sand: My Search for Egypt's Past (pbk edition, AUC Press, 2011) and co-author of Scanning the Pharaohs: CT Imaging of the New Kingdom Royal Mummies (AUC Press, 2016).

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