Sphinx Temple of Rameses II
This immense rock-cut temple was constructed to honor Rameses II, the last great warrior pharoah. The images on the temple facade are 60 feet tall which was characteristic of empires to use gigantism of their art at the peak of their greatness.

Temple of Rameses II
Who- Rameses Personal Artist
What- Rock Sculpture
When- 1,257 B.C.
Where-Abi Simbel
Why- To show an immortalize the glories of the pharoah warrior king
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