Abu Simbel

Collection title

ERTU collection

ID

ERU00003

Source

ERTU (EG)

First broadcast date

1996

Production year

1996

Abstract

Abu Simbel’s temple in Nubia is considered to be one of the most important temples. It wa built under the reign of Ramses II (19th dynasty), in the 13th century. The documentary offers a visit to the temple. Aparticular attention is given to details on the wall frescoes . A traditional dance show is presented to the visitors .

Type

video

Production companies

• ERTU - Own production

Broadcaster

ERTU - Channel 2

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Archaeological sites

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages / Antiquity

Credits / Cast

• Hadidi Hala - Director

Period of events

• From -5000 to -1000

Map locations

• Egypt - Upper Egypt - Abou Simbel

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

28m49

Additional information