2nd Millenium B Collection

EGYPT: TEMPLE OF AMENOPHIS. Ruins of the temple of Amenophis, flanked by statues of Ramesses IV, at Thebes, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: MEDINET HABU. Bas-relief on the Medinet Habu temple, the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, at Medinet Habu, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

HITTITE SCULPTURE. Stone relief in a wall in Anatolia, 2nd millenium B. C. Photograph
HITTITE SCULPTURE. Stone relief in a wall in Anatolia, 2nd millenium B.C. Photograph, early 20th century

EGYPT: RAMESSES II TEMPLE. Pylons at the temple of Ramesses II in Thebes, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: TEMPLE. Interior view of the temple of Ramesses IV at the ancient city of Thebes, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: LUXOR TEMPLE. Ancient obelisk and pylons of the temple at Luxor, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: LUXOR TEMPLE. Detail of the lower section of an obelisk decorated with hieroglyphics, at the temple of Luxor, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: BAS RELIEF. Bas-relief on a pavilion at Thebes, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: HIEROGLYPHICS. Hieroglyphics on a pylon in Karnak, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

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Step back in time to the 2nd millennium B. C. , where ancient civilizations thrived and left behind remarkable remnants of their grandeur. Explore the Temple of Amenophis in Egypt, its ruins standing proudly as a testament to a bygone era. Admire the statues of Ramesses IV, guarding these sacred grounds with an air of regality. Journey further into Anatolia, where Hittite sculptures adorn walls, telling stories from centuries past. Marvel at the stone relief that captures moments frozen in time, offering glimpses into a civilization long gone but not forgotten. Continue your expedition through Egypt's rich history as you encounter the awe-inspiring ruins of Karnak. The great hall stands majestically amidst crumbling pillars and obelisks that reach towards the heavens. Feel small in comparison to this architectural marvel built during times when gods walked among mortals. Discover Gerf Hussein Temple, constructed under the reign of Ramesses II. Its intricate carvings and imposing structure reflect both power and devotion—a tribute to a pharaoh who sought immortality through his divine legacy. Venture deeper into Lower Nubia and witness the rock-cut Temple of Derr—an engineering feat carved out from solid rock. Stand before its entrance with reverence for those who dedicated their lives to constructing such magnificent sanctuaries. Abu Simbel beckons with colossal statues towering over visitors like guardians from another realm. Step onto one such statue—the colossal figure of Ramesses II—and feel dwarfed by his sheer presence. These monuments serve as reminders that even kings can be immortalized through artistry and ambition. The temple dedicated to Ramesses II in Thebes showcases impressive pylons that once marked an entrance fit for royalty. Traverse its halls filled with hieroglyphics—ancient messages etched on stone walls—whispering secrets only decipherable by those willing to listen closely. Luxor Temple reveals an ancient obelisk and pylons, remnants of a once-thriving civilization.