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Mercedes Thomas Diaz Pallares
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"Abu Simbel is an ancient temple complex located in southern Egypt, near the border with Sudan. Carved into the sandstone cliffs on the western bank of the Nile River, the temples were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BCE. The main temple is dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, while the smaller temple is dedicated to Ramesses II's wife, Queen Nefertari. Abu Simbel is renowned for its colossal statues of Ramesses II, standing at over 20 meters tall, and its remarkable preservation despite relocation efforts in the 1960s to save it from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Today, Abu Simbel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Egypt's most iconic and visited attractions, offering visitors a glimpse into the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization."
Larissa Schultz
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"Huge 13th-century BC monument to Ramesses II, one of two temples relocated when Aswan dam was built."
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Nardine Mettry
"3 hrs from Aswan BUT worth the Indiana Jones moment!
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