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The Ramesseum (b / w photo)
JHL358840 The Ramesseum (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: mortuary temple of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC); ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22913176
© Bridgeman Images
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The Ramesseum - A Glimpse into Ancient Egyptian Majesty
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. This photograph, titled "The Ramesseum" takes us on a journey back in time to the grandeur of ancient Egypt. The image showcases the remains of the mortuary temple of Ramesses II, also known as Ramses the Great, who reigned from 1279 to 1213 BC. The scene is one of both awe-inspiring beauty and melancholic decay. Pillars and columns rise majestically against an azure sky, their weathered surfaces bearing witness to centuries gone by. Amongst these ruins stand magnificent osiride figures, guardians frozen in stone that once adorned this sacred site. As we gaze upon this portal into history, we are reminded of the architectural prowess and artistic finesse that characterized ancient Egyptian civilization. The gate stands proud amidst its crumbling surroundings, a testament to human ingenuity enduring through time. The Ramesseum was part of an extensive necropolis in Thebes (modern-day Luxor), serving as a final resting place for pharaohs and nobles alike. Its ruinous state only adds to its allure; each crack tells a story waiting to be unraveled. Through this evocative photograph captured by an English photographer from Bridgeman Images' private collection, we are transported across millennia. It invites contemplation on our own transience while marveling at the indomitable spirit that built such monumental structures. Let us cherish this
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