Art History Image Library Photo Number / EGANABS00065
Abu Simbel, Egypt
Sanctuary in the interior of the Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel. It is located 65m from the and consists of four seated statues of Re-Horakhty, the deified Rameses II, Amun-re and Ptah that are carved from the rock of the back wall. The temple was aligned so that twice a year, on February 22 and October 22, the sun's rays penetrate the length of the temple and flood the sanctuary with light.
