built on the west bank of the nile river, between the first and second cataracts of the nile, the site Abu Simple is one of the most recognisable ancient sites in Egypt.
it contains two temples, carved into a mountainside, that were built by pharaoh Rameses ll (1303-1213 B.C)
the larger of the two temples contains four colossal status os a seated Rameses ll at its entrance , each about 69 feet (21 meters) tall. the entranceway to the temple was built in such a way that on two days of the year, October 22 and February 22, the light would shine into the inner sanctuary and light up three statues seated on a bench, including one of the pharaoh. its been hypothesized that these dated may celebrate his coronation and birth
it contains two temples, carved into a mountainside, that were built by pharaoh Rameses ll (1303-1213 B.C)
the larger of the two temples contains four colossal status os a seated Rameses ll at its entrance , each about 69 feet (21 meters) tall. the entranceway to the temple was built in such a way that on two days of the year, October 22 and February 22, the light would shine into the inner sanctuary and light up three statues seated on a bench, including one of the pharaoh. its been hypothesized that these dated may celebrate his coronation and birth