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dec 5, 1290 BC - Temple Complex at Abu Simbel

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The main temple of the Temple Complex at Abu Simbel is carved into the side of a cliff by the Nile River. It's creator, Ramses III, built the main temple for himself and a smaller temple for his favorite wife, Nefertari. There are four 66-foot-tall statues of Ramses III framin the enterance to the main temple.

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dec 5, 1290 BC
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~ 3319 years ago

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