Abu Simbel Collection (page 7)

Hathor Temple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel Temples
Egypt

Colossi of Ramses II, Sun Temple, Abu Simbel Temples
Egypt

Abu Simbel
circa 1840: The four colossal statues of Ramses II at the entrance to the larger of the two temples at Abu Simbel. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Abu Simbel
circa 1860: The smaller of the two temples at Abu Simbel, on the River Nile in southern Egypt. Originally carved from a sandstone cliff face

Local man at temple entrance, Ramses II statue on right, Hathor Temple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Rock-hewn statues of Ramses II on left, and Queen Neferatri on right, Hathor Temple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Rock-hewn statue of Ramses II, Hathor Temple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Tourist enjoying the site, Hathor Temple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statues of Ramses in the Osiris Postion, Hypostyle Hall, Sun Temple, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ramses II, Sun Temple, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, Hypostyle Hall in Temple of Hator UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1279-1213 B.C. 19th dynasty

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, Colossal statues of Ramesses II at Temple of Hator UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1279-1213 B.C. 19th dynasty

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, facade of Temple of Hator, basement of thrones with episodes from battle of Qadesh UNESCO World Heritage Site World Heritage

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, facade of Temple of Hator UNESCO World Heritage Site World Heritage

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, facade of Temple of Hator UNESCO World Heritage Site World Heritage

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Colossal sandstone figures of Ramses II at Great Temple
Egypt. Nubian monuments at Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Great Temple. Colossal four sandstone figures of Ramses II

Reproduction of fresco depicting battle, Abu Simbel temple, by J. F. Champollion
Egyptian Civilization- Reproduction of the frescoes in Abu Simbel temple by J. F. Champollion. First published under the title

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, Great Temple, colossal sandstone figures of enthroned Ramses II
Egypt. Nubian monuments at Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Great Temple. Colossal sandstone figures of enthroned Ramses II

Nubian monuments at Abu Simbel. Great Temple of Ramses II and Lake Nasser in the background
Egypt. Nubian monuments at Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Great Temple of Ramses II and Lake Nasser in the background

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, aerial view of temples
Egypt - Nubia - Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), aerial view of temples

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Great Temple, engraving by Giovanni Battista Belzoni, 1822
Egypt, 19th century. Abu Simbel, the Great Temple. Engraving

Egypt, Nubian monuments at Abu Simbel, Great Temple of Ramses II, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX
Egypt. Nubian monuments at Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Great Temple of Ramses II, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Detail of colossal sandstone figure of Ramses II

Italy, Sardinia Region, Marble idol from Senorbi
Nuraghic civilization, Neolithic, Italy, Sardinia Region. Marble idol from Senorbi. Height 42 cm

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, Great Temple of Ramses II, facade, niche with statue of sun god Ra
Egypt - Nubia - Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - The Great Temple of Ramses II, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Detail of the facade, niche with a statue of the sun-god Ra

Egypt, two temples at Abu Simbel, drawing by Giovanni Battista Belzoni, 1822
Egypt, 19th century. The two temples at Abu Simbel. Drawing by Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778-1823), London, 1822

Reproduction of fresco depicting people with chariot, Abu Simbel temple, by J. F. Champollion
Egyptian Civilization- Reproduction of the frescoes in Abu Simbel temple by J. F. Champollion. First published under the title

Egypt, Abu Simbel, reconstructed temple, longitudinal cross section, illustration
Egypt. Reconstructed Abu Simbel temples. Illustrated cutaway view

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, Large Temple with statues of Ramses II and Lake Nasser
Egypt - Nubia - Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), Large Temple with the statues of Ramses II and Lake Nasser

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, Temple of Hathor
Egypt - Nubia - Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Temple of Hathor

Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt

Temple of Nefertari, Abu Simbel, Egypt

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Greater Temple of Ramses II, Four Colossal statues of King Ramesses II near Lake Nasser during the Sound and Light Show

Egypt, Abu Simbel. Nubian Monuments

Egypt, Abu Simbel. Colossal statues adorn the entrance to the 13th Century BC Temple of Abu Simbel built to honor Ramses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt. A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Africa, Egypt, Abu Simbel. Temple of Ramesses II, front door and gold key

EGYPT: ABU SIMBEL, 1825. View of the two rock temples at Abu Simbel on the Nile River in Nubia, Egypt. Wood engraving from Giovanni Battista Belzonis Viaggi in Egitto ed in Nubia, Milan, 1825

EGYPT: ABU SIMBEL. A view of the partially excavated colossal statues of Ramses II at the entrance to the great temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, carved from rock in the 13th century B.C

Statue of falcon-headed sun god Ra-Horakhty decorating facade of temple, The Great Temple, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, january

Statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II decorating facade of temple, The Great Temple, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, january

Temple of Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lake Nasser, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Statue of Ramesses II, Interior, Great Temple of Ramesses II

AF, Egypt, Abu Simbel. Facade at sunset, Great Temple of Ramessess II

Aerial view over the colossi of Ramses II, 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

Statues of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari on front of the Temple of Hathor, built in honour of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Aerial view over the Temple of Re-Herakhte (Sun Temple) (Great Temple) built for Ramses II, moved to current site when the Aswan High Dam was built, Abu Simel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia

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

Guide at Nubian monuments, Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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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.