Ramesses Ii Collection (page 3)

The Memnonium or Rameseion, Thebes, 1852-55, printed 1854-56. Creator: Robert Murray
The Memnonium or Rameseion, Thebes, 1852-55, printed 1854-56

Ramesseum, Thebes, 1844. Creator: Joseph Philibert Girault De Prangey
Ramesseum, Thebes, 1844

Abou Sembil, Grand Speos - Statues Colossales, Vues de Trois-Quarts, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Colosses du Ramesseum, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Colosses du Ramesseum, 1850

Decoration de l entree du grand Speos d Abousembil (Le Dieu Phré
Decoration de l entree du grand Speos d Abousembil (Le Dieu Phre recevant les offrandes de Rhamses-le-grand), March 1850

Profil du Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, à
Profil du Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil (Portrait de Rhamses-le-grand), March 29, 1850

Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil (Portrait de Rhamsè
Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil (Portrait de Rhamses-le-grand), March 1850

Djebel Selseleh (Silsilis), Steles Architecturales Taillees Dans les Carrieres, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Statues in the Luxor Temple, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Statues in the Luxor Temple, Egypt, 1898. Tourist sitting on a piece of fallen sculpture, (the crown of Ramses The Great?) among half-buried statues at the Ancient Egyptian temple in Luxor

Capital from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Capital from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Spreading papyrus cluster capital...From the middle aisle of the great columned hall of the great Temple of Amun at Karnak; bears the cartouche of Rameses

Egyptian obelisk of Ramesses II, Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Rameses II, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rameses II, 1890. Rameses II (c1303 BC-1213BC), 19th Dynasty of Egypt, considered the most powerful pharaoh of the New Kingdom. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Memnonium at Thebes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Memnonium at Thebes, 1890. Memnonium at Thebes, palace and temple of Rameses II. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier

A Battle-Scene from the Rameseum at Thebes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
A Battle-Scene from the Rameseum at Thebes, 1890. Battle of Kadesh relief (c1275BC) at the Ramesseum memorial temple in the Theban necropolis. Pharaoh Ramesses II charges the fallen Hittite army

Rock-Temples at Abousimbel, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rock-Temples at Abousimbel, 1890. Temple at Abu Simbel carved in 13th century BC, 19th dynasty reign of Ramesses II in memorial to the Pharoah and his wife, Nefertari. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Memphis - The Colossal Statue of Rameses II (Detail), c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Memphis - The Colossal Statue of Rameses II (Detail), c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Memphis - The Colossal Statue of Rameses II, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Memphis - The Colossal Statue of Rameses II, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Memphis - Head of the Statue of Rameses II, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Memphis - Head of the Statue of Rameses II, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1820-1839. Artist: G Bramati
Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1820-1839. Statues inside the Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel. The Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni cleared the temple of sand in 1817

Facade of the Temple of Abu Simbel from the north, Egypt, c1860-1890. The great rock-cut Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Seated colossus of Rameses II, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1860-1890. The great rock-cut Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Sanctury of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Sanctuary of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Statues inside the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Rameses II at the Battle of Kadesh, 1275 BC (19th century). Artist: Bigant and Allais
Ramesses II at the Battle of Kadesh, 1275 BC (19th century). Rameses fought a great battle against the Hittites under Muwatallis at Kadesh in Syria

The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820-1822. Artist: Agostino Aglio
The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820. Statues inside the Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel. The Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni cleared the temple of sand in 1817

Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. View of the Temple of Abu Simbel, built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC) and dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues inside the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Artist
Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Mode in which the young Memnons head was removed by G. Belzoni, 1820. Found in the Collection of British Museum

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel. Artist: Newmann, Henri Roderick (1833-1918)
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel. Found in the collection of Musee d art classique, Mougins

Egypt, c1930s. Artist: ENA
Egypt. This alabaster andro-sphinx was discovered on the site of Memphis in 1912. It dates from the time of Rameses II, c1930s. From Geographical Magazine, Volume 3

Head of the mummy of Rameses II, Ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 19th dynasty, c1212 BC (1926). The third pharaoh of the 19th dynasty, Rameses II (Rameses the Great) ruled from 1279 until 1212 BC

Fallen monumental statue of Rameses II, Memphis, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Fallen monumental statue of Rameses II, Memphis, Egypt, c1890. Rameses II is regarded as possibly the greatest Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt

Rameses II (1279 BC-1213 BC), Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, c1250 BC (1936). Black granite statue. Found in the collection of the Museo di Antichita, Turin

The Statue of Rameses II, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)

Statue of Rameses II at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1933-1934. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934

Looking north to the temple of Sethos I, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Looking north to the temple of Sethos I, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. This is really a composite chapel for the kings of three generations: Ramses I, Sethos I and Ramses II. Stereoscopic card. Detail

View of Thebes and the colossi of Memnon, as seen from the Ramesseum, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
View of Thebes and the colossi of Memnon, as seen from the Ramesseum, Egypt, 1905. Here at our feet, as we stand upon the higher roof of the central aisle of the Ramesseum

The obelisk of Rameses II and front of Luxor Temple, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The obelisk of Rameses II and front of Luxor Temple, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. This obelisk before us, like the temple pylon, was erected by Rameses II

Sethos I and his son Ramses II worshiping their ancestors, Abydos, Egypt, c1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Sethos I and his son Ramses II worshiping their ancestors, Abydos, Egypt, 1905. That little column of hieroglyphics before Ramses, just under his hands

Interior of the rock-hewn temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Interior of the rock-hewn temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

Looking down on the river past the front of Abu Simbel temple, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Looking down on the river past the front of Abu Simbel temple, Egypt, 1905. [The temple] was wrought by Ramses II, the author of the most colossal works in Egypt

The grotto temple of Abu Simbel, seen from the Nile, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The grotto temple of Abu Simbel, seen from the Nile, Egypt, 1905. [The temple] was wrought by Ramses II, the author of the most colossal works in Egypt

View from the Ramesseum southeast over the plain of Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
View from the Ramesseum southeast over the plain of Thebes, Egypt, 1905. The Pharaohs of the New Kingdom no longer built pyramids, but hewed out vast tombs in a valley behind yonder cliff, and here

The Ramesseum, the temple of Ramses II, at Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Ramesseum, the temple of Ramses II, at Thebes, Egypt, 1905. The Pharaohs of the New Kingdom no longer built pyramids, but hewed out vast tombs in a valley behind yonder cliff, and here

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"Ramesses II: The Great Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt" Step into the world of ancient Egypt and discover the legacy of Ramesses II, one of the most powerful pharaohs to rule this majestic land. From Deir el-Medina to Abu Simbel, his presence is felt through remarkable statues and temples that have stood the test of time. In Deir el-Medina, a statuary group captures the essence and his beloved wife Nefertari. These intricately carved figures transport us back to a time when their reign brought prosperity and grandeur to Egypt. Venturing further south to Abu Simbel, we encounter awe-inspiring statues guarding the Temple of Ramses II's main chamber. Adorned with intricate reliefs depicting scenes from his glorious reign, these colossal structures pay homage to his divine status as a ruler. At Luxor Temple in Thebes, another UNESCO World Heritage Site awaits our admiration. Here stands a magnificent statue showcasing Ramesses II wearing the double crown - an emblematic symbol representing both Upper and Lower Egypt. Crafted from red and grey granite, it serves as a testament to his power over this vast kingdom. The Obelisk at Karnak takes us even deeper into history. Carved from solid granite centuries ago, it stands tall as a reminder of this great pharaoh's ambition and determination. Moving on to Tanis in Cairo's Egyptian Museum, we find an exquisite pink granite statue portraying Ramesses II as a standard bearer. This piece showcases not only his military prowess but also his ability to inspire loyalty among his people. As we explore further within these ancient walls, more stunning sculptures emerge – each telling its own story about this legendary ruler. Whether it be detailed depictions or imposing red granite statues capturing every regal feature imaginable; they all serve as reminders that Ramses ll was truly larger than life itself. Finally, we find ourselves at the Temple of Luxor at dusk.