Abu Simbel was carved straight into a mountain by Pharaoh Ramses II to show the world his power—and it worked. Inside, the sun aligns perfectly twice a year to light up Ramses and the gods—except Ptah, god of the underworld, who stays in the dark. In the 1960s, this entire masterpiece was cut into over 1,000 pieces and moved to avoid being swallowed by the Nile after the Aswan Dam was built. Not just ancient greatness, but a modern engineering miracle too. If you have already taken a DNA test in

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🛕✨ Abu Simbel Temple... A Wonder Carved in Stone! In the heart of the Nubian desert in southern Egypt stands the majestic Abu Simbel Temple, a timeless monument built over 3,000 years ago that showcases the genius of the pharaohs and the greatness of King Ramses II. ⛏️ Entirely carved into the mountain, it features colossal statues of the king standing 20 meters tall! 🌞 A solar miracle occurs twice a year, when the sun's rays illuminate the inner sanctuary and light up the face of the king—on

Flying Above Abu Simbel Temple ✈️🏛️ A rare view of one of Egypt’s greatest masterpieces — the majestic Abu Simbel Temple from above. Witness the colossal statues of Ramesses II carved into the mountain, glowing under the desert sun, just as they have for over 3,000 years. Follow us for more about Egypt 🇪🇬 🎥: @rafaelazzi #abusimbel #ramsesii #egypt #egypte #egipto #egito #ancientegypt #nubia #egypttravel #discoveregypt #templeofabusimbel | SkyScape Hot Air Balloon Luxor