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Abu Simbal, Egypt
Abu Simbel is a set of two temples near the border of Egypt with Sudan. It was constructed for the pharaoh Ramesses II who reigned for 67 years during the 13th century BC.
The Great Temple is dedicated to Ramesses II and a statue of him is seated with three other gods within the innermost sanctuary.
The temple's facade is dominated by four enormous seated statues of the Pharaoh (each over 20 metres high).
A very good Sound & Light show also has been introduced for those at Abu Simbel in the evening, which includes projections onto the two temples showing how they once would have looked.
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Abu Simbel is a set of two temples near the border of Egypt with Sudan. It was constructed for the pharaoh Ramesses II who reigned for 67 years during the 13th century BC.
The Great Temple is dedicated to Ramesses II and a statue of him is seated with three other gods within the innermost sanctuary.
The temple's facade is dominated by four enormous seated statues of the Pharaoh (each over 20 metres high).
A very good Sound & Light show also has been introduced for those at Abu Simbel in the evening, which includes projections onto the two temples showing how they once would have looked.
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