abu simbel temple of ramses ii

We got an early wake-up call at 4AM to make our 7AM flight to Aswan and then on to see the grand Temple of Abu Simbel built in the 13th century B.C. At the airport, the ticket counter lady tried to make us pay extra for heavy luggage. They even weighed... Many of the carvings inside show Ramses II's propaganda on the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 B.C. Five years into his rule, the pharaoh launched an offensive campaign against the upstart Hittite Empire. The target was...


of Ramses II at Abu Simbel


Ramses II's temple and


Picture of Ramesses Temple,


Located there is the temple


Egypt photos - Abu Simbel


Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II

Facade, Temple of Ramesses II. Statues on either side of and between Ramesses's knees are those of Nefertari and their favourite children. Ref link above for names! There are two ways to get to Abu Simbel. Convoys (private...
The Twin Temples Of Abu Simbel « The Urge To Wander

Temple of Abu Simbel is an archaeological site is located south of Aswan abdomen of the mountain, which is a great temples carved in the rock. Was built by King Ramses II in 1250 BC. M, and consist front of the temple of the four statues...
abu simbel temple of ramses ii