Abu Simbel is one of the most iconic archaeological sites in Egypt, located near the southern border with Sudan in the region of Nubia, about 280 kilometers southwest of Aswan. The site is famous for its two massive rock-cut temples, built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BCE to commemorate his reign, military victories, and divine status.
The temples of Abu Simbel were carved directly into a sandstone cliff facing the Nile and are renowned for their colossal statues, intricate interior reliefs, and astronomical alignment. They are dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, Ptah, and to Ramses himself, as a deified ruler.
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