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ABU SIMBEL / EGYPT
The Temples of Abu Simbel viewed from the Nile. Date: 1848
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1848 Drift Nile Sand Simbel Statues Temples Viewed
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Abu Simbel: Ancient Splendor on the Banks of the Nile (1848) This image, taken in 1848, showcases the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, located in southern Egypt on the western bank of Lake Nasser. The temples, built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BCE, are a testament to the grandeur and architectural prowess of ancient Egypt. The photograph, taken from the Nile River, offers a unique perspective of the temples, with their colossal statues of Ramses II and the gods Amun-Ra, Ptah, and Ra-Horakhty, standing guard at the entrance. The sun-kissed sandstone cliffs provide a dramatic backdrop, while the tranquil waters of the Nile reflect the temples' intricate carvings and hieroglyphics. The temples at Abu Simbel were originally built to commemorate Ramses II's military victories and to honor the deities that protected and supported him during his reign. The complex consists of two temples: the larger one dedicated to Ramses II and the smaller one to his queen, Nefertari. Over the centuries, the temples were threatened by the encroaching sands and the rising waters of the Nile. In the late 1960s, an international effort was launched to relocate the temples to higher ground before the construction of the Aswan High Dam flooded the area. This monumental undertaking involved cutting the temples into large blocks, transporting them to a new site, and reassembling them. Today, the temples continue to captivate visitors from around the world, standing proudly as symbols of ancient Egypt's rich history and architectural achievements.
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