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This temple was dedicated to Amon-Ra, Harmakes & Ptah. It was elected solely to glorify Ramesses II the Great. The temple was covered in sand until...... more » This temple was dedicated to Amon-Ra, Harmakes & Ptah. It was elected solely to glorify Ramesses II the Great. The temple was covered in sand until May 22, 1813 which subsequently involved gigantic rescue operation as it was threatened by the waters of Lake Nasser. « less
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Historic site
Address: bout one third of a kilometer to the northwest of Seti Abu Simbel
Egypt
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bout one third of a kilometer to the northwest of Seti, Abu Simbel, Egypt