Temples of Ramesses II

Welcome to the Temples of Ramesses II! You stand before a giant facade carved out of a sandstone cliff on the west bank of the Nile. Before you are four enormous colossi of Ramses II, each majestically seated on a throne and towering 66 feet (20 meters) high. The sheer scale fills you with complete surprise.

At this moment, your feet touch a holy spot associated with pharaohs from the 13th century BC, specifically around 1264 BC. Please set aside your current time and step across this facade, which overlooks Lake Nasser with a magical view. Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt at this incredible temple, completely carved into the heart of a mountain.

These giant statues of Ramses II were made to threaten the enemies of ancient Egypt, and today they greet you, invoking the amazement of the pharaohs from the era of Ramses the Great. Step through the majestic facade and embark on your journey within the Temple of Ramses, a unique and recurring structure.

This temple is a place to wander among the giant statues of Ramses II and ancient Egyptian gods. As you walk beside the high columns, vivid decorations will enchant you. These inscriptions narrate each event, every mystery, and each fact of ancient Egypt during this era.

Can you believe that inside this temple, Ramses II took a promise from the sun? The sun must travel along a unique path, illuminating spectacular statues at the end of the hall and leaving one statue positioned between them—the ancient Egyptian god of the night and darkness! Discover the mysteries and secrets of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in their intricate details