Hieroglyphics Detail, Abu Simbel

Illustration

Jan van der Crabben
by UNESCO / Laurenza
published on 25 October 2018

Great Temple (height: 110 feet / 33 meters, width: 127 feet / 38 meters) built under the XIXth Dynasty. On the facade four colossuses about 67 feet / 20 meters high represent Rameses II (1290-1223 BCE). The complete work is about 210 feet / 63 meters in depth and entirely carved in the rock.

Shown here: Detailed hieroglyphics of the terrace. In the frame: two of the names of the King Rameses II.

Remove Ads

Advertisement

Related Images

Scaffolding Arch of Abu Simbel Great Temple, 1966
Image

Scaffolding Arch of Abu Simbel Great Temple, 1966

International campaign for the safeguarding of the Nubian monuments...
Dismantling of Abu Simbel Statues, 1966
Image

Dismantling of Abu Simbel Statues, 1966

Dismantling of the statues of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel during...
Giant Foot at Abu Simbel
Image

Giant Foot at Abu Simbel

Great Temple (height: 110 feet / 33 meters, width: 127 feet / 38...
The Small Temple, Abu Simbel
Image

The Small Temple, Abu Simbel

The Small Temple at Abu Simbel was dedicated to Hathor and Queen...
Abu Simbel Panorama
Image

Abu Simbel Panorama

Abu Simbel is a Temple complex, originally cut into a solid rock...
Abu Simbel - Work in Progess
Image

Abu Simbel - Work in Progess

View of work in progress, during the repositioning of the temples...
Remove Ads

Advertisement