Abu Simbel – The Great Temple of Ramses II 🏛️ Carved into the cliffs of Nubia, Abu Simbel stands as a symbol of Ramses II’s power and devotion. Its colossal statues and perfect alignment with the sun make it one of Egypt’s most extraordinary monuments. #abusimbel #ramsesII #ancientegypt #egypt #egypte #egipto #egito #discoveregypt #aswan #egypttravel #exploreegypt | Unlimited Luxor

Abu Simbel was carved straight into a mountain by Pharaoh Ramses II to show the world his power—and it worked. Inside, the sun aligns perfectly twice a year to light up Ramses and the gods—except Ptah, god of the underworld, who stays in the dark. In the 1960s, this entire masterpiece was cut into over 1,000 pieces and moved to avoid being swallowed by the Nile after the Aswan Dam was built. Not just ancient greatness, but a modern engineering miracle too. If you have already taken a DNA test in