Statue of the pharaoh next to the entrance of the temple to Nefertari at Abu Simbel in Egypt

The temple of Abu Simbel are actually twin temples, dedicated to the pharaoh Ramesses II and his wife / consort Nefertari. This one is actually the smaller temple, dedicated to the consort Nefertari. In the photo, you can see the statue of the pharaoh, and next to this statue, you will be able to see a statue of the queen Nefertari. What is astounding is that the statue of the pharaoh and the queen at the entrance to the temple are of the same size, which is not normal. In typical Egyptian photos, the queen would normally be seen rising to the knees of the pharaoh, and not more than that (also because the pharaoh is believed to be divine).

The Mysteries of Abu Simbel: Ramesses II	View Larger Map

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