Simbel Collection (page 3)

Egyptian art. Temple of Hathor or Small Temple. Facade depic
Egyptian art. Temple of Hathor or Small Temple dedicated to Nefertari. Facade depicting the pharaoh Ramses II (1290-1224 BC) and his wife Queen Nefertari dressed as Hathor. 19th dynasty. New Kingdom

Egyptian art. Small Temple or Temple of Hathor. Inside view. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Abu Simbel. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Great Temple of Ramses II. Sculpture of the god Ra carved above the entrance of the temple.19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Abu Simbel. Egypt

Small Temple or Temple of Hathor. Relief depicting the phara
Egyptian art. Small Temple or Temple of Hathor. 19th dynasty. New Empire. Relief depicting the pharaoh Ramses II offering to the god. Abu Simbel. Egypt

Ankh or key of life. Relief. Abu Simbel. Egypt
Ankh or key of life. Relief. Great Temple. Abu Simbel. Egypt

Pharaoh Ramses II (1290-1224 BC). Egypt
Pharaoh Ramses II (1290-1224 BC). New Kingdom. Temple of Hathor or Small Temple. Abu Simbel. Egypt

Egyptian art. Great Temple of Ramses II. Military campaign a
Egyptian art. Great Temple of Ramses II. 19th Dynasty. Military campaign against the Hittites. Ramses II at the Battle of Kadesh. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Abu Simbel. Egypt

Abu Simbel / Egypt
The four massive relief carvings of Rameses II dominating the entrance to the temple of Abu Simbel. The entire structure was moved to higher ground in the 1960s. Date: 1848

Egypt. Abu Simbel
Great Temple of Rameses II. EGYPT. ASWAN. Abu Simbel. Great Temple of Rameses II. Main entrance to the Great Temple. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Architecture

Statue of Rameses II
A close-up of one of the four seated statues of RAMESES II ( The Great ), with a smaller statue of the goddess Re- Harachte (left), Temple of Rameses II - Abu Simbel Egypt Date: 13th century BC

The Great temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt
The archaeological site of Abu Simbel is composed primarily of two massive rock temples in, these cave temples taken from the side of the mountain from the pharaoh Ramses II in the thirteenth century

Abu Simbel, Nubia (1876). Walton, Elijah 1833 - 1880. Date: 1876

The Crystal Palace at Sydenham: the Egyptian Avenue: Colossal Figures from Aboo Simbel, 1854

The Hypostyle Hall of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt Signed and dated in brown, lower left: " David Roberts R.A. 1849", David Roberts, 1796-1864, British

The small temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt
One of the Abu Simbel temples ( The Small Temple ) - two massive rock temples in Abu Simbel, Nubia, southern Egypt, situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser

Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. Hathor was the wife of the Ancient Egyptian sun god. Smaller than the Temple of Rameses II (1279-1213 BC)

Thoth, Ibis-headed god of the Moon holding wand, patron of scribes and magicians, secretary of the gods. Wall painting from Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt

20 metre statues of Rameses II, ruler of Egypt c1304-1273 BC, in front of main temple, Abu Simbel

Statues of Rameses II, ruler of Egypt c1304-c1273 BC, at Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel, Watercolour. Robert Talbot-Kelly (1861-1934) English orientalist landscape painter. The great limestone statues of Ramses II at the entrance viewed from the River Nile

Front of the Great Temple in Abu Simbel Watercolour. Canon G Frederick Weston, c1850. Giant sandstone statues of Ramses II. Pharaoh Ancient Egypt Archaeology

Ramses II hunting in his chariot. After a fresco in the temple of Abu Simbel. From The Monuments of Egypt and Nubia (1832-1844) by Ippolito Rossellini (1800-1843) Italian Egyptologist

Abu Simbel viewed from the Nile. Watercolour by Hector Horeau (1801-1872) French Architect. Nearest is Temple of Hathor. Furthest are statues of Rameses II (ruled c1304-c1273 BC) outside main temple

Rock temples, Abu Simbel. Nestor l Hote (1804-1842) French Egyptologist. Nearest is Temple of Hathor. Furthest are statues of Rameses II (ruled c1304-c1273 BC) outside main temple

Hittite soldiers. Limestone relief. Temple of Abu Simbel. 14th-13th century BC

Capture of enemy soldiers by Egyptians. Limestone relief from Temple of Rameses II, The Great (1304-1237 BC), Abu Simbel

Sandstone statues of Rameses (Ramses) II (ruled c1304-c1273 BC) outside entrance to main temple at Abu Simbel (Abu Sunbul). Temple dedicated to sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

Temple of Nefertari dedicated to Hathor. 1271 -1256 BC. EGYPT. Abu Simbel. Entrance to the temple. Colossus depicting Nefertari with the insignia of Goddess Hathor. Egyptian art. New Kingdom

Great Temple of Rameses II. EGYPT. Abu Simbel. Great Temple of Rameses II. Entrance reliefs depicting the military victories of Pharaoh Ramesses II. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Relief

Abou Simbel. View of colossal figures, probably Ramses II, carved into rock that is part of the Great Temple at Abu Sunbul, Egypt. Date between 1856 and 1860

Colossel figure at Abou Simbel, Nubia. View of colossal figure, probably Ramses II, at the Great Temple at Abou; Sunbul, Egypt. Date 1862?. Colossel figure at Abou Simbel, Nubia

Temple of Abu Simbel with statues of Rameses II, Egypt
View of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, with four colossal statues of Rameses II. Date: early 20th century

Abu Simbel, Temple of Nefertaril, Egypt
Abu Simbel, entrance, Temple of Nefertaril, full-length close-up of figures. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Temple of Nefertaril, Abu Simbel, Egypt
Abu Simbel, entrance, Temple of Nefertaril, Egypt. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt - the Falcons
Temple of Abu Simbel, c. 1000 BC, Falcons, depicting sun god

Abu Simbel, entrance to tomb of Rameses II. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Cp - Egyptian Figures
The Great Egyptian Figures in the North Transept, modelled on those at Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel / Egypt / 1909
A view toward the remarkable carved guardians of the mortuary temple at Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel 1845
The colossal figures, 20 metres high, are depicted here pretty much as they were found by travellers in 1812 : they are badly damaged and partly concealed by sand

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Step back in time to the Victorian period and explore the magnificent wonders of Abu Simbel, Egypt. This ancient site is home to the awe-inspiring Great Temple of Rameses II, a true testament to the grandeur and power of this legendary pharaoh. As you approach, your eyes will be drawn to the giant limestone statues of Ramses II himself, standing proudly with his crook and flail in hand. These colossal figures are not only a symbol of his authority but also serve as guardians of this sacred place. Abu Simbel is located in Nubia, an area rich in history and culture. The intricate carvings adorning the temple walls depict scenes from ancient Egyptian mythology and provide valuable insights into their beliefs and way of life. As you wander through these hallowed halls, it's impossible not to feel a sense of wonder at the craftsmanship that went into creating such masterpieces. The preservation efforts undertaken during the Victorian period have ensured that Abu Simbel remains intact for future generations to admire. It was during this time that these remarkable structures were relocated due to rising waters caused by dam construction on the Nile River. The meticulous process involved dismantling each piece before carefully reassembling them further inland – an engineering marvel in itself. Visiting Abu Simbel today allows us to connect with our past and appreciate humanity's ability to create enduring legacies. Soak up the atmosphere as you stand before these monumental temples, imagining what life must have been like during Ramses II's reign over 3, 000 years ago. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking adventure off-the-beaten-path, Abu Simbel promises an unforgettable experience steeped in ancient mystique.