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rock temple: see temple temple, edifice or sometimes merely an enclosed area dedicated to the worship of a deity and the enshrinement of holy objects connected with such worship. The temple has been employed in most of the world's religions. Although remains of Egyptian temples of c.2000 B.
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Abu Simbel is an archaeological site that comprises of 2 massive rock temples located in Nubia, Southern Egypt It is by the western banks of Lake Nasser, approximately 290 kilometers southwest of Aswan Abu Simbel is an archaeological site that comprises of 2 massive rock temples located in Nubia, Southern Egypt.
In the heart of the Cultural Triangle, two great UNESCO World Heritage Sites must be explored: The Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, with magnificent frescoes, temple murals, ceiling paintings and huge collection of Buddhas built in the fifth century AD, and the even older Rock Temple of Dambulla, dated to the first century BC.
But if you prefer to sample culture, climbing the steps of the ancient Isurumuniya Rock Temple to the Reclining Buddha at Anuradhapura will give you a flavour of the spirituality of the country.
 
 
 
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