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title: Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel
author: UNESCO / Laurenza
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9368/temple-of-hathor-abu-simbel/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel

_Authored by UNESCO / Laurenza_

## Image File

[![Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9368.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9368.jpg)

## Image Caption

[Temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) of [Hathor](https://www.worldhistory.org/Hathor/) or "Small Temple" - constructed during the 19th Dynasty. On the facade, six colossuses represent Rameses II (1290-1223 BCE) and his wife, Queen Nefertari, shown as the Goddess Hathor. Alongside each colossus are small figures in relief depicting the children of the royal couple. [Abu Simbel](https://www.worldhistory.org/Abu_Simbel/), Nubia, [Egypt](https://www.worldhistory.org/egypt/) (1959)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Laurenza, U. /. (2018, October 26). Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9368/temple-of-hathor-abu-simbel/>
### Chicago
Laurenza, UNESCO /. "Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 26, 2018. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9368/temple-of-hathor-abu-simbel/>.
### MLA
Laurenza, UNESCO /. "Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel." *World History Encyclopedia*, 26 Oct 2018, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9368/temple-of-hathor-abu-simbel/>.

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