Rock-hewn "grotto" temples, although unusual in Egypt, are frequently found in Nubia. The design of Abu Simbel temples is however unique, in that there is no other example of twin sanctuaries, in this case dedicated to Ramses himself and to his wife Nefertari, which combine to form a single ensemble. Unlike all the other Nubian temples, Abu Simbel was never transformed into a church.

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