Narrow part of Lake Nasser near the Abu Simbel temple in South Egypt

The water body next to the Abu Simbel temple in South Egypt. The entire area was desolate, a mix of desert and hills. The temple had been constructed in a remote area, far away from cities, but on the route used by travelers from Nubia to Aswan. The temple was constructed as a expression of the grandeur of the pharaoh as well as a warning to the visitors about the power of the pharaoh and for them not to try any misadventure in the region.

The Mysteries of Abu Simbel: Ramesses II	View Larger Map

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