Temple of Derr 

This area is located 208 KM south of Aswan, the temple was  rock cut during the time of king Ramses II, it was dedicated to god Petah  and god Amon as well as Ramses II as a deified person. 

The temple walls are decorated with scenes representing Ramses II military campaigns against Nubia and scenes of offering to the god of the temple.  

This temple was badly destroyed   though out the centuries and many part of it have been reused for other building or was lost

 

Here are some pictures  of the interior senses of the temple

 

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