2006-10-05 03:27:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Abu Simbel is a set of two temples near the border of Egypt with Sudan. It was constructed for the pharaoh Ramesses II who reigned for 67 years during the 13th century BC (19th Dynasty).
2006-10-05 03:35:41 · answer #1 · answered by Asher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first Temple was built by King Ramses II and is dedicated to the God Re-Hor-Akhty, Amon, Ptah, and King Ramses II as a deified King. Its façade is 35m long and 30m high. The façade has four seated colossi of the King; each one is 20m tall and represents the King seated on his throne wearing the double crown, accompanied by 3 small figures of his wives, daughters and sons flanking his legs.
2006-10-05 03:44:16 · answer #2 · answered by Icara4ewu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was constructed for the pharaoh Ramesses II who reigned for 67 years during the 13th century BC
2006-10-05 03:34:37 · answer #3 · answered by APBT lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ramses II, in honor of his queen, Nefertari. It's in the Egypt-Sudan border, but in those days, that area was known as Nubia.
2006-10-05 03:34:58 · answer #4 · answered by karkondrite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A-zheet Madrurz
2006-10-05 03:30:47 · answer #5 · answered by Wiley 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋