Seated colossi of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel temple - stock photo

The archeological site of Abu Simbel is made up of two massive rock temples. Built around 1265 BC they are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Nubian Monuments) In the 1960s, the temples were relocated onto an artificial hill to avoid them being flooded during the building of the Aswan High Dam. | Located in: Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel.