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Nefertari.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nefertari was the most favored wife of Ramses the Great. Her temple was constructed next to the great temple of Ramses at Abu Simbel. Nefertari is buried in the Valley of the Queens. Her tomb is one of the best preserved with brilliant color still on the walls of the chambers .

(both photos from Abu Simbel -by jhawkins)

Ramses Temple
small carving of Nefertari beside colossal leg of Ramses

Nefertari's Temple

 

Nefertari reference

Nefertari reference

 

(by Maatkare)

Nefertari's Tomb

brightly colored wall inside of Nefertari's tomb

 

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