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J. Van der Haagen
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English: Three crowned sphinxes in a row, followed by the entrance to a temple, watched over by a statue of Rameses II. The avenue in front of the sphinxes has been erased (by layers of invading sands?); the pedestals of the sphinxes are sculpted with symbols and personnages; and 2 sculpted warriors (?) are guarding the temple entrance.
Depicted place Wadi es Sebui (Nubia), Egypt (Q79)
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Temples, Archaeological sites, Ancient civilizations, Ancient art, Egyptology, Cultural property preservation
Date 1960
date QS:P571,+1960-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
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PHOTO0000003024
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English: Wadi es Sebui (Valley of the Lions). This temple was dedicated to the Gods Amon and Ra Harakhte by Rameses II (about 1250 B.C.), and is partly hollowed out in the rock and partly constructed on the surface. Leading to the sanctuary is an avenue of sphinxes (dromos) and on the pedestal of each are sculpted scenes depicting prisoners. Beside the entrance a statue of Rameses II.
Français : Ouadi-es-Seboua (Vallée des Lions). Temple dédié aux dieux Amon et Re Harakhti par le pharaon Ramsès II (environ 1250 avant J.C.) en partie creusé dans le roc en partie édifié en surface. Une allée de sphinx (dromos) sur le socle desquels sont sculptés des prisonniers conduit au sanctuaire. A côté de la porte d'entrée une statue de Ramsès II.
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L.641bis/7
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