The Great Temple is 98 feet (30 metres) tall and 115 feet (35 metres) long, with four sitting colossi flanking the entrance, two on each side, each showing Ramesses II on his throne and measuring 65 feet (20 metres) tall. The temple is in good condition except for some wear and tear from visitors. The structure was built as a tribute to the Egyptian god Ra, who was known by many names including Ramesses. The original name of the city where it stands today is "Imuwa", which means "the place of Ra". Abu Simbel is located in the North Western Frontier District of Egypt, about 90 miles (145 km) north of Cairo. The area was once inhabited by members of the ancient Nubian tribe called "Wenyan". They were conquered by the Egyptians in the 15th century BC and made into subjects rather than slaves. However, the influence of their culture can be seen in many aspects of daily life within Egypt today. The district is famous for its limestone mountains, desert scenery, and traditional Nubian villages with their beautiful mud-brick homes. It also has several well-known archaeological sites such as Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae. In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the first of King Tut's treasures in a royal tomb at Amarna.