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Abu Simbel is an ancient temple complex, originally cut into a solid rock cliff, in southern Egypt and located at the second cataract of the Nile River .The two temples which comprise the site were created during the reign of Ramesses II . The Great Temple stands (30 meters) high and (35 meters) long with four seated colossi flanking the entrance, two to each side, depicting Ramesses II on his throne . The Small Temple stands nearby at a height of (12 meters) and(28 meters) long.This temple is also adorned by colossi across the front facade, three on either side of the doorway, depicting Ramesses and his queen Nefertari (four statues of the king and two of the queen) at a height of 32 feet (10 meters). The Small Temple is also notable in that it is the second time in ancient Egyptian history that a ruler dedicated a temple to his wife