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Abu Simbel Temples
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Huge 13th-century BC monument to Ramesses II, one of two temples relocated when Aswan dam was built.
Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate 1211501, Egypt
+20 2 22617304
Did You Know?
Temple Count
The Abu Simbel complex consists of two massive rock-cut temples, dedicated to Pharaoh Ramses II and his beloved queen Nefertari.
Pharaoh's Vision
The temples were commissioned by Pharaoh Ramses II, showcasing his power and vision, and are a testament to the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Solar Alignment
The temples are famous for their unique solar alignment, where twice a year, on February 22nd and October 22nd, the sun's rays penetrate the inner sanctum of the Great Temple, illuminating the statues of Ramses II and the gods.
Modern Preservation
To protect the temples from rising water levels due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, they were meticulously dismantled and relocated to higher ground in the 1960s, a remarkable feat of modern engineering.
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