Temple of Ramesses II- Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel comprises two colossal rock-cut temples built by Ramesses II on the west bank of the Nile in southern Egypt [1] [2] [3]. The Great Temple features four 20-metre seated figures of Ramesses at its entrance and is dedicated to Ra-Horakhty, Ptah, and Amun [1]. Twice yearly, on February 22 and October 22, sunlight penetrates the full length of the temple to illuminate three statues in the innermost sanctuary [1]. Between 1964 and 1968, an international UNESCO effort relocated both temples [3] [4].