Sacred Destinations Destinations Abu Simbel Abu Simbel Photos 14994 × share full URL share short URL embed link code photo 3 of 17 Previous | Next Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel The Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, completed in 1264 BC and dedicated to Ra-Harakhty, Ptah and Amun. It features four large statues of Ramses II on the facade. Credit: Richard Beck / Flickr