c. 1264 BCE
Abu Simbel Temples Carved
Abu Simbel · Egypt · Monument · Early Antiquity
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Ramesses II cut two colossal temples into a Nubian cliff, aligned so sunlight reaches the inner sanctuary twice a year.
Today the site lies in Egypt. This entry is a short introduction and can be expanded with sources in the archive.
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