The Great Temple of Abu Simbel Framed Print, Canvas, Poster Ancient Mesopotamian Originally commissioned for the Florence

Originally commissioned for the Florence Cathedral

and wisdom

and 19 m in width

This two-meter-tall black limestone monument

His brief but remarkable reign unfolded under the influential viziership of his eventual successor

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel Framed Print, Canvas, Poster Ancient Mesopotamian Originally commissioned for the FlorencePurchase 3 prints and enjoy 50% off your lowest priced item * Nestled on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan, the awe inspiring Abu Simbel complex is a testament to ancient Egyptian grandeur. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts two monumental rock cut temples, originally carved into the mountainside during the 13th century BC, under the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. The Abu Simbel temples remain an iconic destination,