The Abu Simbel Temples, located in southern Egypt near the Sudanese border, are two massive rock temples originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC. The larger temple is dedicated to Ramesses II himself, while the smaller one honors his queen, Nefertari. These temples are renowned for their colossal statues standing guard at the entrance and the intricate carvings depicting the pharaoh’s victories and divine status. The relocation of the temples in the 1960s to save them from the rising waters of the Nile due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam was a remarkable engineering feat. Abu Simbel remains a testament to ancient Egyptian artistry and engineering prowess.