Abu Simbel Collection (page 3)

Rock-Temples at Abousimbel, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rock-Temples at Abousimbel, 1890. Temple at Abu Simbel carved in 13th century BC, 19th dynasty reign of Ramesses II in memorial to the Pharoah and his wife, Nefertari. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1820-1839. Artist: G Bramati
Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1820-1839. Statues inside the Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel. The Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni cleared the temple of sand in 1817

Facade of the Temple of Abu Simbel from the north, Egypt, c1860-1890. The great rock-cut Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Seated colossus of Rameses II, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1860-1890. The great rock-cut Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Sanctury of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Sanctuary of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Statues inside the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Rameses II at the Battle of Kadesh, 1275 BC (19th century). Artist: Bigant and Allais
Ramesses II at the Battle of Kadesh, 1275 BC (19th century). Rameses fought a great battle against the Hittites under Muwatallis at Kadesh in Syria

The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820-1822. Artist: Agostino Aglio
The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820. Statues inside the Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel. The Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni cleared the temple of sand in 1817

Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. View of the Temple of Abu Simbel, built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC) and dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues inside the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Artist
Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel. Artist: Newmann, Henri Roderick (1833-1918)
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel. Found in the collection of Musee d art classique, Mougins

The Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1936. Plate taken from The Art of Ancient Egypt, published by the Phaidon Press (Vienna, 1936)

Statue of Rameses II at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1933-1934. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934

Interior of the rock-hewn temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Interior of the rock-hewn temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

Looking down on the river past the front of Abu Simbel temple, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Looking down on the river past the front of Abu Simbel temple, Egypt, 1905. [The temple] was wrought by Ramses II, the author of the most colossal works in Egypt

The grotto temple of Abu Simbel, seen from the Nile, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The grotto temple of Abu Simbel, seen from the Nile, Egypt, 1905. [The temple] was wrought by Ramses II, the author of the most colossal works in Egypt

Colossal statue of Rameses II, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th century BC. Detail of one of the four giant statues flanking the temple entrance

Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 20th century. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Temple of Abou Simbel, Egypt, 1897-1934. Artist: Robert Talbot Kelly
Temple of Abou Simbel, Egypt, 1885-1934. The temple was built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC) and was dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

Front of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1845. Artist: GF Weston
Front of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1845. The temple was built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC) and was dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Nestor l Hote
Abou Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. View of the twin temples carved out of the rock overlooking the Nile by Rameses II in the 13th century BC

Interior of the Temple of Abou Simbel, Egypt, 1842-1845. Artist: E Weidenbach
Interior of the Temple of Abou Simbel, Egypt, 1842-1845. View inside the temple of Abu Simbel built by Rameses II showing some of the colossal statues

Temple of Abu Simbel, 1842-1845. Artist: E Weidenbach
Temple of Abu Simbel, 1842-1845. Colossal statues of Rameses II at the entrance to the temple. From in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

Exterior View of the Two Temples at Ybsambul, Egypt, 1820. Artist: Agostino Aglio
Exterior View of the Two Temples at Ybsambul, Egypt, 1820. The Italian explorer and antiquities collector Giovanni Belzoni explored Egypt and its archaeological sites between 1815 and 1819

Interior of the North Temple, Ebsamboul, Nubia, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Augustus Butler
Interior of the North Temple, Ebsamboul, Nubia, Egypt, 19th century

The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820. Artist: Agostino Aglio
The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820. Statues inside the Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel. The Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni cleared the temple of sand in 1817

Excavation of the Great Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, 1819. Artist: Louis M. A. Linant de Bellefonds
Excavation of the Great Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, 1819. Louis Maurice Adolphe Linant de Bellefonds better known as Linant Pasha (1799-1883)

Great Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, 1846. Artist: Louis M. A. Linant de Bellefonds
Great Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, 1846. Louis Maurice Adolphe Linant de Bellefonds better known as Linant Pasha (1799-1883) was an explorer of Egypt

Limestone relief showing Hittite soldiers, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 14th-13th century BC. The Hittites were a people whose empire covered much of Anatolia and northern Syria

Temple of Nefertari, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th century BC. Nefertari (1292-1225 BC) was the favourite queen of Ramses II

Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th century BC. The main temple was built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC) and was dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

Statues of Rameses II, from Abu Simbel, Egypt, early 13th century BC. Rameses II ruled Egypt from c1304-1273 BC. These colossal statues are some 20 metres in height

Statues of Rameses II, in front of the main temple, Abu Simbel, Egypt, early 13th century BC. Rameses II ruled Egypt from c1304-1273 BC. These colossal statues are some 20 metres in height

Statues of Rameses II outside the entrance to the main temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th Century BC
Sandstone statues of Rameses II outside the entrance to the main temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th Century BC. The temple was built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

The Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1878. Artist: Felix Bonfils
The Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1878. The monumental statues of Rameses II outside the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel. From Album of Photographs, Egypt, by Felix Bonfils, 1878

Front Elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Front Elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, 19th century. Plate 44 from volume II of Egypt and Nubia, engraved by Louis Haghe

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The interior of the Great Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt
Interior of the temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel. The sandstone pillar statues are approx. 32a high or 9 meters tall

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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.