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Abu Simbel

Discover the Amazing Abu Simbel Temples!

Abu Simbel has giant statues of Ramses the Great! These temples were carved right into a mountain. They are very old and show us how powerful Ramses was.

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Fun Facts

  • The biggest statue is over 60 feet tall!
  • The temples were built to honor the sun god Ra.
  • Every year, the sun shines inside the temple on Ramses' birthday.

Think About It

  • Draw your own temple with big statues!
  • Imagine what it would be like to build something so huge.
  • What would you want to see inside the temples?

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