The Abu Simbel Temple

The Abu Simbel Temple is an ancient Egyptian temple located in southern Egypt, about 290 kilometers south of Aswan, on the west bank of the Nile. The temple was built in the ancient Pharaonic era, during the reign of King Ramesses II, in the 13th century BC, and is considered one of the most important pharaonic temples in Egypt.

The temple was built to honor the sun god Ra, and its construction began during the reign of King Ramesses II, and work on it continued for about 20 years, until its completion in the twelfth year of his reign.

The Abu Simbel Temple is distinguished by its giant statues, some of which reach a height of 20 meters, and among these statues is the statue of King Ramses II, which is about 33 meters high. The temple is also distinguished by the beauty of its design and beautiful inscriptions that tell stories about the life of King Ramesses II, his victories and battles.

The temple is characterized by four huge statues of King Ramesses II on the facade of the temple, and these statues symbolize wisdom, balance, strength and freedom. The inner corridors of the temple contain many inscriptions depicting the life and glorification of King Ramesses II, in addition to a group of religious and historical legends.

The Abu Simbel Temple is one of the most important ancient temples in Egypt, and it attracts a large number of visitors annually, and it can be visited throughout the year. The temple can be reached by highway from the city of Aswan, and the temple is about 3 kilometers from the city of Abu Simbel.