Cartouche [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]

However, the stunning cliff-face that greets you on arrival makes it all worthwhile. [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]

Inner Santuary - Ramses II sits with Amun-Ra, Ptah & Ra_Harakhty. [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]

Its Hypostyle hall has Hathor-headed pillars. [Temple of Hathor - Abu Simbel - Egypt]

On two days of the year the sun's rays reach these once gold-covered statues. [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]

Relief of God Hapy, who is the personification of the Nile Flood. [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]

Rome - Italy

Rome - Italy

Statues of goddess Hathor alternate with Ramses II on the facade of Queen Nefertari's Temple. [Temple of Hathor - Abu Simbel -

Temple of Hathor was built by Ramses II to honor his favorite wife, Nefertari. [Temple of Hathor - Abu Simbel - Egypt]

Temple of Hatshepsut - Deir al-Bahri

Temple of Hercules Victor

Temple of Hercules Victor

Temple of Luxor

Temple of Neptune, Sounion