Aswan (part 3) - Abu Simbel

Pictures from Abu Simbel. This was the temple in the far south of Egypt which Ramses II built. The one next to it he built for his wife (Nefertari). They are amazing and huge. We couldn't take photos inside these 2 temples- but it was impressive how intricate the carvings were, and that after thousands of years you can still see paint and colors on the walls!

It was really hot this day also, and inside the temples it was hot & humid and jam packed full of tourists... a sweaty mess. It was worth it to see everything, but I couldn't imagine being a worker here building these temples, it must of been grueling.

Another temple on the way back to Aswan from Abu Simbel

Apparently these were all recipes for types of perfumes.

The Holy of the Holy's.