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Temple of Gerf Hussein
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Temple of Gerf Hussein
Temple of Gerf Hussein, originally known as Per Ptah, is a temple dedicated to Ramesses II. It was built by the Viceroy of Nubia Setau. The Temple was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, as part of Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae.
Site Information
Country: Egypt
District: Aswan Governorate
Category: Ancient Temples
Site History: Second Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Egyptians
Later Cultures: Ancient Egyptians
Site Features: Ancient Egyptian Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
Date of Inscription: 1979
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