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title: Hieroglyphics Detail, Abu Simbel
author: UNESCO / Laurenza
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9374/hieroglyphics-detail-abu-simbel/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Hieroglyphics Detail, Abu Simbel
_Authored by UNESCO / Laurenza_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9374.jpg)
## Image Caption
Great [Temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) (height: 110 feet / 33 meters, width: 127 feet / 38 meters) built under the XIXth Dynasty. On the facade four colossuses about 67 feet / 20 meters high represent Rameses II (1290-1223 BCE). The complete work is about 210 feet / 63 meters in depth and entirely carved in the rock. Shown here: Detailed [hieroglyphics](https://www.worldhistory.org/Egyptian_Hieroglyphs/) of the terrace. In the frame: two of the names of the King Rameses II.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Laurenza, U. /. (2018, October 25). Hieroglyphics Detail, Abu Simbel. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Laurenza, UNESCO /. "Hieroglyphics Detail, Abu Simbel." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 25, 2018. .
### MLA
Laurenza, UNESCO /. "Hieroglyphics Detail, Abu Simbel." *World History Encyclopedia*, 25 Oct 2018, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://digital.archives.unesco.org/en/collection/photos/detail/6f3b8315-fbea-518d-ad88-8f621bd27a82/media/85353dc4-c8df-93bf-d143-de99f6222559?mode=detail&view=horizontal&q=0000003314&rows=1&page=1) by **UNESCO / Laurenza**. Submitted by [Jan van der Crabben](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/jvdc/ "User Page: Jan van der Crabben"), published on 25 October 2018. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Copyright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright). You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.