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The entrance to the large temple of Abu Simbel is crowned by a carving of Ramses worshiping the falcon-headed god Re-Horakhty, usually referred to simply as Ra. © Vyacheslav Argenberg - Abu Simbel Great Temple

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The facade of this structure, the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, is 35 meters (115 feet) long and a full 30 meters (98 feet) high. It stands 30m (98ft) tall and 35 (115ft) long. In ancient times, the Great Temple was known as “The Temple of Ramesses-Meryamun,” which means Ramses, beloved by Amun. Honor himself: The Great Temple Ramses had built to honor himself, dedicating it to the god Re-Horakhty.It is also dedicated to the ancient Egyptian goddess Hathor. Honor Nefertari: The Small Temple is a monument to his most beloved queen (out of his many wives), Nefertari.It was Ramses' way of trying to make an impression upon Egypt's neighbors, as well as to force Egypt's religion upon these neighbors. Intimidate Egypt's neighbors, the Nubians.

To represent the battle, the base of the temple was carved with figures of bound captives.

Commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh.

Many scholars believe that the two temples of Abu Simbel were an act of ego, pride and love on the side of Ramses II. The construction of Abu Simbel started around 1244 BC and was finished around 1224 BC. The history of the Abu Simbel temples begins with the twenty year effort to build these impressive structures, along with four other rock temples built in Nubia during the reign of Ramses II. © Héctor de Pereda - The two temples at Abu Simbel History