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The Temple of Derr is a rock-cut temple built by Ramesses II (r. 1279-1213 BCE) and dedicated to Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re and Ptah. It is located at the site of New Amada, an archaeological complex containing three ancient Nubian monuments spared from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. The temple contains two hypostyle halls and three chambers, the central one containing cult statues of the three gods worshipped here and the deified Ramesses II. The temple features some unusually bright painted reliefs with vivid colours.
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