Partial view of the statues at the smaller temple in Abu Simbel along with some temples in front

The temple structure of Abu Simbel is essentially twin temples, dedicated to the glory and deification of the pharaoh and his primary consort (which was unusual, since temples to the wives were very few in the history of Egypt). You can see the hillock where the statues are put at the front of the temple (located at the entrance), and the size of the statues becomes pretty clear when you compare the size of the tourists standing in front of the temple.

The Mysteries of Abu Simbel: Ramesses II	View Larger Map