The Abu Simbel temples

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:temples
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Ancient_Egypt
gptkbp:associated_with Ramses II's reign
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:rock
gptkb:Ramses_II
gptkb:sandstone
gptkb:19th_Dynasty_of_Egypt
13th century BC
gptkbp:contains two main temples
gptkbp:cultural_significance Ancient Egyptian religion
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Nefertari
gptkb:Horus
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Johann_Ludwig_Burckhardt
gptkbp:famous_for its monumental statues
gptkbp:features gptkb:temples
colossal statues
reliefs
hieroglyphs
sphinxes
gptkbp:has four colossal statues of Ramses II
two smaller temples
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Abu Simbel temples
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Egyptian_mythology
gptkbp:inspired modern architecture
gptkbp:is a cultural landmark
a UNESCO World Heritage Site
a site of pilgrimage
a symbol of ancient Egypt
a site of historical research
a location for cultural events
a significant archaeological site
a site of historical importance
a major tourist destination
a site of architectural significance
a site of international cooperation for preservation
a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979
a destination for educational tours
a representation of ancient Egyptian art
a representation of pharaonic power
a masterpiece of ancient engineering
a location for archaeological studies
a site of ancient worship
a popular film location
gptkbp:is_aligned_with sunrise on the equinoxes
gptkbp:is_visited_by millions of tourists
gptkbp:location gptkb:Egypt
gptkbp:moved_during Aswan High Dam construction
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:1968
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Nubian_Monuments
Abu Simbel archaeological site
gptkbp:renovated 1960s
gptkbp:symbolizes power of Ramses II
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Il_Cairo,_Egypt
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6