Abu Simbel:

The 1905-1906 Expedition led by Charles Breasted

By Tony Escobar

EGYPT (NUBIA): Abu Simbel

The staff of the University of Chicago Epigraphic Survey and young Charles Breasted in 1905-6 at the entrance of the temple of Ramesses II (ca. 1270 B.C.).

EGYPT (NUBIA): Abu Simbel

Nubian on colossal statues on the facade of the temple of Ramesses II (ca. 1270 B.C.). Photo from the 1905-6 expedition.

EGYPT (NUBIA): Abu Simbel

Documenting the battle reliefs at the temple of Ramesses II (ca. 1270 B.C.). Photo from the 1905-6 expedition.

EGYPT (NUBIA): Abu Simbel

Excavating a stele to the north of the temple of Ramesses II (ca. 1270 B.C.). Photo from the 1905-6 expedition.

EGYPT (NUBIA): Abu Simbel

Hymn in praise of King Ramesses II.

EGYPT (NUBIA): Abu Simbel

The dahabiya (houseboat) of the the University of Chicago's Egyptian Expedition, in front of the temple of Ramesses II. Photo from the 1905-6 expedition.

EGYPT (NUBIA): Abu Simbel

Facade of the temple of Ramesses II (ca. 1270 B.C.), showing Dr. James Henry Breasted, his wife Frances Hart Breasted and their son Charles on the colossus which is being measured. Photo from 1906.