| Antonio Beato Nubia: Ipsamboul, Ramessus II [Album compiled by the Reverend J N Dalton (1839-1931) and presented to King George V] 1860-1882 Albumen print 21.3 x 27.7 cm (image) The Royal Collection RCIN 2581526 LL/93300 Photograph of the Abu Simbel Temple of Ramesses II, Nubia, Egypt: four giant seated statues of Rameses II with small statues of wives between legs; behind is a wall cut into a cliff; in recess in wall between second and third statues is small statue of Khensu; three Egyptian men in front; graffiti can be seen on the legs of the statues.
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