The Abu Simbel Temple of Egypt
Are you planning for a vacation? Why not consider the temples of Abu Simbel located in south-west of Assuan, at the shore of the Nasser Lake? While taking into consideration, of course you want to know some details regarding the place isn’t it? The following details that I will mention here will give you idea.
The temples of Abu Simbel are among the most interesting Pharaohnic Temples in the region. It consists of two rock-cut temples. The first was built by King Ramses II and was dedicated to Ra-Harakhty, Ptah and Amyn, the three state deities of Egypt. This is the larger temple and it has a four façades, every façade has 35 meter long and 30 meter high and each has a seated colossal statue of King Ramses II on his throne wearing double crown, accompanied by three small figures of his wives, daughters, and sons flanking his legs. If you will roam around the temple, above the entrance stands you will notice the figure of Re-Hor-Akhty, but inside you will find a series of halls supported by Osirid shaped pillars which were cut into the rock with walls that are decorated by battle and offering scenes. You will also see rooms decorated with various scenes extending back a total of 185 feet from the entrance.
The second is the smaller temple known as the Temple of Nefertari located north of the Great Temple of Ramses II and it was dedicated to the goddess Hathor, personified Rameses’s most beloved wife Nefertari. It was adorned by six statues in the same height, the four is Ramses II and the two is Nefertari. In the entrance you will see the six pillars bearing the head of the goddess Hathor.
You will fascinate more if you will visit the place of Abu Simbel temple. Plan your vacation now!