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"Abu Simbel Temple for Rameses II"

[link] My Egypt Gallery

I wanted to see this very famous ancient temple in Southern Egypt. My boat stopped at Aswan. I crossed the gigantic Aswan dam then flew for an hour to Abu Simbel. The temperature was scorching hot. I think it was about 115 degrees Farhenheit. I waited about ten minutes for tourists to stop milling around this site. In the meantime, I roasted in the very hot sun. Here is a sample [link] of the hieroglyphics on the inside.

Abu Simbel is also known as The Temple of Ramesses II and as The Temple of Nefertari dedicated to Hathor.

[link] The two temples, that of Ramesses II primarily dedicated to Re-Harakhte, and that of his wife, Nefertari dedicated to Hathor, became a must see for Victorians visiting Egypt, even though it required a trip up the Nile, and often they were covered deeply in sand.

[link] More Egypt Photos
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~Aloharr Apr 15, 2011  Student General Artist
the angle this was taken from makes the temple's majesty stand out
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*AndySerrano Apr 15, 2011  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
That is the effect I was trying to achieve. Thank you very much for the fave.
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Mood: Wow! ~faintsmile28 Mar 21, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
This a really great photograph you got there! It makes me think that going over this kind of tourists spot and taking breath taking pictures cannot only give you self satisfactory...but a lifetime treasure of memories!

I am inspired!
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*AndySerrano Mar 21, 2010  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
You get another reward by waiting for the tourists to get out of the way. You get to experience the scene for a longer time
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~orchidpearls Nov 8, 2009
Wow, I really hope I can see this one day. - Amazing photograph!

I can't believe that this massive structure was moved too!
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*AndySerrano Nov 9, 2009  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
:icondbthx1::icondbthx2::icondbthx3: on Djeser-Djeseru of Hatshepsut. [link]

:icondsfav1plz::icondsfav2plz::icondsfav3plz: on Abu Simbel. I'm pleased you love Egyptian antiquities like this Abu Simbel Temple for Rameses II. Yes. It was highly impressive knowing it had been moved [link]
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~msMIM Nov 5, 2009
I love Egypt.It's amazing all the things there.The people,the history.I love the gods...:)Lovely photo...:iconbeatingheartplz:
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*AndySerrano Nov 5, 2009  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
:icondsfav1plz::icondsfav2plz::icondsfav3plz: on Abu Simbel Temple; Temple of Luxor Hieroglyphics; Karnak Statue of Rameses II; Horus Ceiling and Columns; Hieroglyphics of Hatshepsut; Hatshepsut Hieroglyphics; Japanese Gardens; Camillia on Black Lagoon; Hashi soshite Chochin; Japanese Garden House and Pond; Hokora; Infant Feeding Koi; Koi Feeding Frenzy; Girl Feeding Koi; Purple Iris and Koi; Japanese Koi Pond with Lilies; Japanese Footbridge; Front of Matsumoto's Castle; Ascent into Nirvana; Nikko Mossy Forest; Shrine in Matsumoto; The Gate to Nirvana; The Seat of Self-Realization; Flume Stream; The Path to Autumn; Autumn Red Carpet. I'm very happy you love the Egypt and Japanese photos and the gods.
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~msMIM Nov 5, 2009
Yes I love them very much...:D:D:D
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Mood: Joy ~rehtaehart Aug 18, 2009
has always been my dream to go there!

just love that golden colour against the

beautiful warm blue sky! a magnificent wonder!
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