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Details
In Egypt- Where to see it
- In situ — Abu Simbel
- Found at
- Abu Simbel
- Type
- object
- Source
- Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
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About this object
This beautiful and remarkably well-preserved monument is the largest free-standing temple in Lower Nubia. It was built during the reign of Augustus (30 BC–14 AD), the first Roman emperor.
Current location
In situ — Abu Simbel
Provenance
This beautiful and remarkably well-preserved monument is the largest free-standing temple in Lower Nubia. It was built during the reign of Augustus (30 BC–14 AD), the first Roman emperor.
Sourcing
Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities (egymonuments.gov.eg) · Phase 0 draft — pending Egyptologist review
Citations
- · https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/monuments/kalabsha-temple/
- · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Kalabsha
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