Abu Simbel - a temple of Ramses II

The two temples of Abu Simbel - located in southern Egypt on the western bank of Lake Nasser about 290 km southwest of Aswan - have been carved out of the mountainside rock during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC. Its purpose was to commemorate the Pharaoh's victory at the battle of Kadesh and to impress his Nubian neighbours.
The main temple is dedicated to Ra-Harakhty, Ptah and Amun and its facade is 33 meters high, and 38 meters wide. It is guarded by four statues, each of which is 20 meters high.
The smaller temple is located north of the main temple. It is dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love and beauty, personified by Ramses' favorite wife, Nefertari.
Both temples were "relocated" in the 1960s to avoid being submerged in the rising waters of Lake Nasser.