Abu Simbel temples
The Abu Simbel temples are twa massive rock temples at Abu Simbel (Arabic: أبو سمبل), a veelage in Nubia, soothren Egyp, near the border wi Sudan. Thay are situatit on the wastren bank o Loch Nasser, aboot 230 km soothwast o Aswan (aboot 300 km bi road).
The Great Temple o Ramesses II is on the left an the Smaw Temple o Nefertari is on the richt. | |
Location | Aswan Govrenorate, Egyp |
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Region | Nubia |
Coordinates | 22°20′13″N 31°37′32″E / 22.33694°N 31.62556°ECoordinates: 22°20′13″N 31°37′32″E / 22.33694°N 31.62556°E |
Teep | temple |
History | |
Bigger | Ramesses II |
Foondit | Approximately 1264 BCE |
Periods | New Kinrick o Egyp |
Offeecial name | Nubian Monuments frae Abu Simbel tae Philae |
Teep | Cultural |
Criteria | i, iii, vi |
Designatit | 1979 (3rd session) |
Reference no. | 88 |
Region | Arab States |