Egypt/ Nubia
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel. It is the most famous site in Nubia, saved by a spectacular rescue campaign of UNESCO. Builded by Ramses II vas dedicated to Amun-Ra, Re-Harakhti, Ptah and deified Ramses II. The large hypostyle hall (1o meters long and 16.5 wide) with huge 10 meters high depicting the deified Ramses II likened to the god Osiris.
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- em2610052.jpg
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- @ enrico martino
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- Egypt - Nubia archeology, Egypt - Nubia, UNESCO World Heritage