Small opening in the hill at the back side of the Abu Simbel temple

The temple of Abu Simbel is actually 2 temples, the larger one created by the pharaoh Ramesses II, and a smaller (not so smaller) one right next to this, created for his wife (which was strange, since in Egyptian custom, the wife would normally deserve a statue where she would come to the knees of the pharaoh). The temples were created in small domes (like hillocks) after they were moved from their original locations in order to prevent submergence under the water - this photo is that of a small opening at the back side of this hillock (would be meant for repair / maintenance purposes).

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