Abu Simbel

The archaeological site of Abu Simbel stands as one of Egypt's most recognizable historical sites located near the Egyptian-Sudanese border. The twin temples which Ramses II carved into cliff faces demonstrate the outstanding architectural and artistic skills of ancient Egypt. The temple dedicated to Ramses II and his queen Nefertari contains its most renowned feature which are the enormous statues of the king. The temples received their new location during the 1960s because the Aswan High Dam construction project would have flooded their original site. The temple complex at Abu Simbel stands as a remarkable achievement which unites the skills of ancient builders with the accomplishments of contemporary preservation experts.