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British tourist's attempt to bury his mother's ashes at Abu Simbel foiled by security
The archaeological site of Abu Simbel consists of a complex of two temples built between 1264 and 1244 BC during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II. The temples of Ramses II and Nefertari were carved ...
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Sun Illuminates The Face Of Ramses II Statue For 20 Minutes in Abu Simbel Temple
A remarkable astronomical occurrence that only happens twice a year on October 22 and February 22, occurred on Thursday morning when the sun aligned on the statue of Ramses II at the Abu Simbel ...