Abu Simbel is an ancient temple complex, originally cut into a solid rock cliff, in southern Egypt and located at the second cataract of the Nile River. https://www.worldhistory.org/Abu_Simbel/ #History #AbuSimbel #Egypt #Nubia

Some grumpy seated dudes in the back of the temple. #AbuSimbel #egypt

This place was a three hour drive and we had to get up at 6 am but WORTH IT DUDE. #AbuSimbel #egypt

Abu Simbel, dudes. #AbuSimbel #egypt

Abu Simbel is an ancient temple complex, originally cut into a solid rock cliff, in southern Egypt and located at the second cataract of the Nile River. The two temples which comprise the site were created during the reign of Ramesses II (c. 1279 - c. 1213 BCE) either between 1264 - 1244 BCE or 1244-1224 BCE. The discrepancy in the dates is due to differing interpretations of the life of Ramess...https://www.worldhistory.org/Abu_Simbel/ #AbuSimbel #Egypt #Nubia

Virtual Egypt: What Abu Simbel Looked Like - YouTube
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