| The temple was a massive rock-cut. The name could be originated from the name of the mountain that contained the great temple; as the Nubians called it 'Absambal'. However, the ancient name of the city was 'Ibshek' Abu Simbel's two temples are unique among those of ancient Egypt. Unlike cult temples such as Luxor and Karnak, which were added to, and subtracted from, by many kings through many centuries, Abu Simbel was constructed by a single pharaoh, Ramesses II. The project cost 42 million dollars and was concluded in less than five years. It was started in November of 1963 and finished in September 1968 |
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