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Carvings at Abu Simbel, Egypt

Located on the banks of Lake Nasser, Abu Simbel was carved in the 13th century BC by Pharaoh Ramesses II. It was created to commemorate the Battle of Kadesh, as a monument to Ramesses II and Nefertari.

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Carvings at Abu Simbel, Egypt

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Located on the banks of Lake Nasser, Abu Simbel was carved in the 13th century BC by Pharaoh Ramesses II. It was created to commemorate the Battle of Kadesh, as a monument to Ramesses II and Nefertari.

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Album / Science Source / Jan Halaska

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4625 x 3000 px | 39.7 MB

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39.2 x 25.4 cm | 15.4 x 10.0 in (300 dpi)

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