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Abu Simbel - Relief of the Nile God Hapi


Relief of Hapi from the Great Temple at Abu Simbel
The god binds the heraldic plants of Egypt together, symbolizing the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt.
From the side of the throne of one of the colossal seated statues of Ramesses II that flanks the entrance to the temple.



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This page last updated: September 2005