The Mysteries of Abu Simbel: Ramesses II and the Temples of the Rising Sun

The temples of Abu Simbel have fascinated travellers since they became known to the Western world in the 19th century. In this lavishly illustrated book, Dr. Zahi Hawass, one of the worlds best known Egyptologists, offers extensive information on these magnificent monuments, their builder Ramseses II, and their elaborate relocation in the 1960s.