The isolation of the temple of Abu Simbel is part of the reason for its existence. Here, on the point where Nubia ends and Egypt begins, Pharaoh Ramses 2 decided about 3,300 years ago to erect a temple with a shape and dimensions that should frighten invaders from the south.
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The isolation of the temple of Abu Simbel is part of the reason for its existence. Here, on the point where Nubia ends and Egypt begins, Pharaoh Ramses 2 decided about 3,300 years ago to erect a temple with a shape and dimensions that should frighten invaders from the south.
Four 20 metre high statues of himself stare towards any possible invader from the south, telling them what power they will face if they continue north. For the brave who should dare to enter, large wall decorations show how Ramses kills Hittites, Nubians and Libyans — the main enemies of Egypt in those days.
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