Abu Simbel Temples

Abu Simble complex mainly contains two main temples:
The Grand Temple that stands 30 meters high and 35 meters long featurting four seated colossi at the entrance of King Ramses II on his throne.
It also contains a number of paths and rooms. Scripts could be found written on the walls about Ramses’ II military victories, his personal life alongside portrayals of Ancient Egyptian gods.
The Small Temple was constructed for the Egyptian Queen Nefertari, Ramses II most favorite wife.
Located 150 meters far away from the Grand Temple, the Small Temple has a front featuring four great seated colossi, two of Ramses II and two of
The walls of this temple display images of Ramses and Nefertari while they’re praying to the god

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