Abu Simbel; built as a lasting monument to Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari and to commemorate his victory at the battle of Kadesh. It served as a reminder to the Nubian neighbours of the prowess of the King. Relief of Nubian prisoner of war. Country of Origin: Ancient Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Period / Date: New Kingdom; 19th Dynasty; 1244 - 1224 BC. Place of Origin: Abu Simbel.