Posted on October 11, 2014October 12, 2014 by peregrineThe Grandeur and Awe of Abu Simbel 3,300 years old and legacy of Ramses II, Abu Simbel stands alone in grandeur. Opposite view of the faces of Ramses II under perfect light. Glyphs adorning the entrance of the Temple. Glyphs showing Ramses subduing Nubia. Massive statues of Ramses guarding the corridor. Exploring the temple complex.