National Geographic History - July 2019

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HISTORY 23

A bulldozer scales a sand ramp in front of
the Great Temple of Ramses II. The ramp
provided access to the structure, as well
as protection.

Power saws are used to cut

blocks of stone from the upper

part of the Temple of Ramses II

at Abu Simbel.

Two stonecutters, one Italian

the other Egyptian, work

together to make a cut in the

ceiling of the Great Temple.