Abu Simbel
Egypt

Abu Simbel in Egypt - ancient temples

Where is located Abu Simbel?

Address of Abu Simbel is Egypt
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When was built Abu Simbel?

Built date of Abu Simbel is Ok. 1260 BC

Abu Simbel

Facts, informations and history of Abu Simbel

There are two temples in Abu Simbel. In addition to the large one with 20-meter statues, it is even smaller. It was built by the Pharaoh Ramses II and they are undoubtedly the greatest works of the lustful ruler.

In front of the main temple there are four seated figures of the pharaoh. Inside there are eight of his statues. The temple is carved into the rock at a depth of 60 meters, and its rooms are decorated with precious wall paintings and reliefs. The smaller façade is decorated with three 10-meter statues of Pharaoh and his wife Nefertari.

After the decision to pile up the Nile, it was decided to transport the building and re-assemble it in a safe place. Soon, 807 meters of blocks from the main temple and 235 meters from the smaller one, and nearly 7,000 rock blocks framing both temples were located on the prepared landfill. The transfer was completed in 1966, and the place where the temples were located has been flooded for a long time.

" We found ourselves in a complicated position, where in every direction you had to climb the rocks around you and suddenly you are standing in front of four giants, and that strange company makes you uneasy. the feet are placed on plinths, you do not reach them even to the ankles, they sit calmly in two pairs on both sides of the entrance, the frame does not reach their knees, everything is carved into the rock. "- Julius Meier-Graefe

How many meters have Abu Simbel?

Height of Abu Simbel is 33 m - facade

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Construction/building type

Building Abu Simbel is of type Temple

Architectural style

Architectural style of Abu Simbel is Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian architectural style was specific to Egypt between 3150 BC and 395 AD and was uniquely characteristic of the country and its culture. Egyptian architecture was inspired by the landscape and climatic conditions of the region and by the ever-growing needs of the society. ... czytaj więcej.

What material is the building made of?

Abu Simbel is made of the following materials: Rock, stone

Is the building on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

UNESCO
Yes, the building Abu Simbel is inscribed on the UNESCO List under the reference 88.
The listing took place in the year 1979.
Details of the entry are available on the Unesco website at https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/88/

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