of the most recognizable ancient sites in Egypt, was the most publicized. Lake Nasser boat cruises, which include visiting the monuments and temples along the edge of Lake Nasser, are very popular. Visiting the temples at Abu Simbel is a highlight of these tours. Gallery Further reading Helen Chapin Metz, ed., Egypt: A Country Study. Washington: GPO for the Library of Congress, 1990. See also Aniba (Nubia), a region flooded by Lake Nasser References External links Lake Nasser at Encyclopædia Britannica 360 Degree Panorama of Lake Nasser Abu Simbel: The Temples That Moved Aswan Aswan Governorate Nasser Nasser Nile Nasser, Lake Nubia, Lake Egypt–Sudan border crossings Nasser River regulation in Egypt Tourist attractions in Egypt