Abu Simbel Collection

Colossi of Ramses II, floodlit, Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Abu Simbel Egypt, Tourist inside Temple (NR)

Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa

Giant limestone statues of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1836

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, c19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, 19th century. A plate from Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Close up of sculpture on Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Lighted facade of Small Temple of Hathor for Queen Nefertari

Tourists in front of the Temple of Re-Herakhte, built for Ramses II, also known as the Sun or Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Highly decorated facade of the Abu Simbel alabaster factory, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Tourists enjoying the site, Colossi of Ramses II, Sun Temple, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

AF, Egypt, Abu Simbel. Colossal Figures of Ramesses II, Great Temple of Ramessess II

Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Ramasses (Ramses) II (Ramses the Great), at night, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Statues and Temple of Ramses II, main chamber, reliefs

Egyptian art. Great Temple of Ramses II. 19th Dynasty. Military campaign against the Hittites. Ramses II in a chariot with a bow and arrow at the Battle of Kadesh. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Great Temple and The small temple - known as Temple of Hathor

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Temple of Nefertari and Hathor

Front of the Great Temple in Abu Simbel
5669377 Front of the Great Temple in Abu Simbel, Giant sandstone statues of Ramses II. By Canon G Frederick Weston, 1850 (watercolour); Universal History Archive/UIG

Temple of Ramses II, 1856
3480238 Temple of Ramses II, 1856; (add.info.: Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1856)

Statue of Ramses II from Abu Simbel rock temple
3480446 Statue of Ramses II from Abu Simbel rock temple; (add.info.: Statue of Ramses II from Abu Simbel rock temple in Nubia, southern Egypt)

Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1841
3480442 Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1841; (add.info.: Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt 1841. By French architect, Hector Horeau; 1801 - 1872.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Interior of the Abu Simbel rock temples to Pharaoh Ramesses II (Ramses Ii) and his queen Nefertiti
FLO4568965 Interior of the Abu Simbel rock temples to Pharaoh Ramesses II (Ramses Ii) and his queen Nefertiti, Nubia, southern Egypt

Abu Simbel rock temples to Pharaoh Ramesses II and his queen Nefertiti
FLO4568958 Abu Simbel rock temples to Pharaoh Ramesses II and his queen Nefertiti, Nubia, southern Egypt

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. Colorful basket souvenirs at a tourist shop. (Editorial Use Only)

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. Colorful basket souvenirs at a tourist shop. (Editorial Use Only)

The Crystal Palace at Sydenham - the Egyptian Avenue: Colossal Figures from Aboo Simbel, 1854. Replicas of Ancient Egyptian scuptures from the temple of Abu Simbel, on display in South London

Temple Of Abu Simbel, c.1870. Creator: Antonio Beato
Temple Of Abu Simbel, c.1870

Temple of Abu Simbel, 1856 (salted paper print from paper negative)
XOS5884206 Temple of Abu Simbel, 1856 (salted paper print from paper negative) by Murray, Robert (1822-93); 18.2x23.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Robert Murray (British)

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carving
3476489 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carving, Cartouche of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses II and Nefertari, Abu Simbel (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carving)

The temple of Hathor and Nefertari (The Small Temple of Abu Simbel), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of The Great Temple of Abu Simbel with its iconic 20 meter tall seated colossal statues of Ramses II (Ramses The Great), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Interior view of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel with its successively smaller chambers leading to the sanctuary, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Great Temple of Ramesses ll, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Small Temple of Hathor and Nefertari, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Abu Simbel (colour litho)
6023348 Abu Simbel (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abu Simbel)

EGYPT "The Eastern Colossus of Abu Simbel"(profile)
6202880 EGYPT " The Eastern Colossus of Abu Simbel" (profile) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); (add.info.: EGYPT " The Eastern Colossus of Abu Simbel" (profile)

Colossal Figures In Front Of The Great Temple Of Aboo-Simbel. 1842-1846 (engraving)
7212163 Colossal Figures In Front Of The Great Temple Of Aboo-Simbel. 1842-1846 (engraving) by Haghe, Louis (1806-85); (add.info.: Colossal Figures In Front Of The Great Temple Of Aboo-Simbel)

Photo of the colossus of Abu Simbel, egypt (photo)
6202882 Photo of the colossus of Abu Simbel, egypt (photo) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); (add.info.: EGYPT " Colossus of Abu Simbel")

Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 110 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l Entree du Speos de Phre, Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l Entree du Speos de Phre, Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 105 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Entree De Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Entree De Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 109 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Grand Speos De Phre;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Grand Speos De Phre; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 103 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Vue Generale Du Grand Speos De Phre;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Vue Generale Du Grand Speos De Phre; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 102 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Les Deux Speos;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Ibsamboul, Les Deux Speos; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 101 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Speos De Phre, Vu De Profil;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Speos De Phre, Vu De Profil; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852

Ibsamboul, Colosse Medial (Enfoui) du Speos de PhreNubie
Ibsamboul, Colosse Medial (Enfoui) du Speos de Phre Nubie, Palestine et Syrie, 1849/51, printed 1852

Ibsamboul, Partie Septentrionale Du Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Partie Septentrionale Du Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 108 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Colosse Occidental Du Speos De Phre;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Colosse Occidental Du Speos De Phre; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 107 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Interior of Rameses Temple at Abu Simbel (coloured etching)
810354 Interior of Rameses Temple at Abu Simbel (coloured etching) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Built in the 13th century BC)

Interpretation of the frescoes at Ibsambul depicting a battle with chariots
CHT185959 Interpretation of the frescoes at Ibsambul depicting a battle with chariots, from Monuments de l Egypte et de la Nubie by the artist, c.1835 (colour litho) by Champollion

Front Elevation of the Great Temple of Aboo Simbel, Nubia
STC67040 Front Elevation of the Great Temple of Aboo Simbel, Nubia, plate 44 from volume II of Egypt and Nubia, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub

Ancient Egypt: Carving a statue of the Abu Simbel Temple, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702492 Ancient Egypt: Carving a statue of the Abu Simbel Temple, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Abou-Sembil, Petit Speos, Partie Centrale de la Facade, c
990452 Abou-Sembil, Petit Speos, Partie Centrale de la Facade, c.1853-54 (calotype photo mounted on card) by Teynard

Bust of the Ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertari
5997084 Bust of the Ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertari, wife of Ramesses the Great, Abu Simbel (litho) by Gentz

The God Amun offers a sickle weapon to the pharaoh Ramesses III as he strikes two
CHT244909 The God Amun offers a sickle weapon to the pharaoh Ramesses III as he strikes two captured enemies, 1835-45 (colour litho) by Champollion, Jean Francois (1790-1832); Bibliotheque Nationale

The temple at Abu Simbel (chromolitho)
735772 The temple at Abu Simbel (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The temple at Abu Simbel)

The Temple of Ramesses II, c. 1904-05 (b / w photo)
JHL358860 The Temple of Ramesses II, c.1904-05 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

View of the interior of the temple at Ybsombul, Nubia, discovered by Giovanni Belzoni
STC88826 View of the interior of the temple at Ybsombul, Nubia, discovered by Giovanni Belzoni

Pharaoh in a Chariot, 1835-45 (colour litho)
CHT244918 Pharaoh in a Chariot, 1835-45 (colour litho) by Champollion

Temple of Abu Simbel, engraving by Karl Richard Lepsius (1810-1884)
2565353 Temple of Abu Simbel, engraving by Karl Richard Lepsius (1810-1884), from drawing by Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778-1824), Egypt by Belzoni

Prisoners illustrating the victories of Pharaoh Ramses II
AIS5361770 Prisoners illustrating the victories of Pharaoh Ramses II, Bas relief at the entrance of the great temple of Ramses II, Egypt, Abu Simbel

Abu-Simbel, General View of the Temple of Abu-Simbel (b / w photo)
3653356 Abu-Simbel, General View of the Temple of Abu-Simbel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abu-Simbel, General View of the Temple of Abu-Simbel)

Facade of the Great Temple of Ramesses II, in Abu Simbel, Egypt
3030606 Facade of the Great Temple of Ramesses II, in Abu Simbel, Egypt; (add.info.: Facade of the Great Temple of Ramesses II at night, Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), Egypt

Egypt - Facade of the underground temple of Abu Simbel (engraving)
729320 Egypt - Facade of the underground temple of Abu Simbel (engraving) by Werner

Fresco from Ibsambul depicting a king trampling on a defeated enemy
CHT244907 Fresco from Ibsambul depicting a king trampling on a defeated enemy and piercing another foe with a lance, 1839-45 (colour litho) by Champollion

Travelling in Egypt (chromolitho)
973975 Travelling in Egypt (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling in Egypt)

Colossal Seated Figure of Rameses II At Abu-Simbel (colour photo)
3099386 Colossal Seated Figure of Rameses II At Abu-Simbel (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colossal Seated Figure of Rameses 11. At Abu-Simbel)

Abo-Sembil, Grand Speos, Statues Colossales vues de Face (Parte Inferieure), 1851-52

Abou Sembil, Grand Speos - Statues Colossales, Vues de Trois-Quarts, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Moitie de la facade du Speos d Athor, a Abousembil (partie mé
Moitie de la facade du Speos d Athor, a Abousembil (partie meridionale), March 28, 1850

Vue de la facade du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil, March 1850

Vue generale des Speos de Phre et d Athor, a Abousembil, prise de l ile, March 29, 1850

Moitie de la facade du Speos d Athor, à
Moitie de la facade du Speos d Athor, a Abousembil (partie Septentrionale), March 1850

Nubie. Ibsamboul. Entree du Speos d Hathor, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Nubie. Ibsamboul. Entree du Speos d Hathor, 1850

Decoration de l entree du grand Speos d Abousembil (Le Dieu Phré
Decoration de l entree du grand Speos d Abousembil (Le Dieu Phre recevant les offrandes de Rhamses-le-grand), March 1850

Entree du Speos d Athor, a Abousembil, March 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Entree du Speos d Athor, a Abousembil, March 1850

Colosse medial du Speos d Phre, a Abousembil, March 29, 1850

Profil du Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, à
Profil du Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil (Portrait de Rhamses-le-grand), March 29, 1850

Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil (Portrait de Rhamsè
Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil (Portrait de Rhamses-le-grand), March 1850

Abou-Sembil, Petit Speos - Partie Gauche de la Facade, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Nubie. Ibsamboul. Partie septentrionale du Speos d Hathor, 1850

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Abu Simbel, a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site in Egypt's North Africa, is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. As you step into the Great Temple of Ramses II, your eyes are immediately drawn to the awe-inspiring Colossi of Ramses II guarding its entrance. Floodlit at night, these colossal figures stand tall, exuding power and grandeur. Inside the temple, tourists marvel at the intricate sculptures that adorn its walls. A close-up view reveals the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into creating this masterpiece. The Small Temple of Hathor for Queen Nefertari also captivates visitors with its beautifully lighted facade. As you explore Abu Simbel further, you encounter other mesmerizing sights like the Sun Temple and the Temple of Re-Herakhte. These architectural marvels were built by Ramses II himself and continue to amaze with their sheer size and historical significance. The site attracts tourists from all over the world who come to immerse themselves in Egypt's rich history and can be seen enjoying every moment as they take in the splendorous surroundings while standing before these ancient wonders. Abu Simbel not only showcases Egypt's glorious past but also offers glimpses into its vibrant present. The alabaster factory nearby boasts a highly decorated facade that reflects both tradition and modernity. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a testament to human ingenuity and serves as a reminder of our shared cultural heritage. Abu Simbel continues to inspire awe in all those who visit it – an unforgettable journey through time amidst breathtaking beauty.