Ramesses Ii Collection (page 4)

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

Statue of Ramses II, an embellishment of his temple at Memphis, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Statue of Ramses II, an embellishment of his temple at Memphis, Egypt, 1905. Such statues as this fallen giant here were placed by the Kings of the Empire in front of their temples on either side of

Head of Rameses, 1848. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard, (Hippolyte Bailliere, London, third edition, 1848)

Colossal statue of Rameses II, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th century BC. Detail of one of the four giant statues flanking the temple entrance

Colossal statue of Rameses I in situ, Memphis, Egypt, 13th century BC. Rameses I was the founder of the 19th Dynasty in Ancient Egypt

Statue of Ramses II, Luxor, Egypt, 20th century. Rameses II was an Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. His rule, which lasted 66 years from 1279 until 1213 BC

Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 20th century. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

The Mummy of Rameses II, Egypt, 1213 BC. Rameses II is regarded as possibly the greatest Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. His reign lasted 66 years, from 1279 until 1213 BC

Obelisk at the Temple of Rameses II, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Rameses II was an Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty

Temple of Rameses II, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Rameses II was an Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. His rule, which lasted 66 years from 1279 until 1213 BC

Three statues of Rameses II, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Rameses II was an Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. His rule, which lasted 66 years from 1279 until 1213 BC

The Ramesseum, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, 20th Century. Relief carvings inside the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II built in the 13th century BC

The Victory of Rameses II, Karnak, Egypt, 20th Century. Rameses II was an Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. His rule, which lasted 66 years from 1279 until 1213 BC

The Ramesseum, Thebes, Egypt, 20th Century. View of the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II built in the 13th century BC

Necropolis and Memnonium of Thebes, Egypt, c1808. Artist: Berthault
Necropolis and Memnonium of Thebes, Egypt, c1808. Tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the temple, dedicated to the Egyptian god Amon, built by Rameses II in the 13th century BC

View of Luxor, and the Temple of Thebes at Luxor, Egypt, c1808. The temple of Luxor was begun by Amenhotep III and later extended by Rameses II

Hypostyle Hall of the Ramesseum, Thebes, Egypt, 1841. Artist: Himely
Hypostyle Hall of the Ramesseum, Thebes, Egypt, 1841. The Ramesseum is the mortuary temple built for the Pharaoh Rameses II, who ruled from 1279 until 1213 BC

Statue of Rameses II, 13th century BC. Rameses II is regarded as possibly the greatest Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. His reign (1279-1213 BC) was notable for an upsurge in the rate of temple building

Second scene on the southern wall of the interior of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, 1888. Artist: A Racinet
Second scene on the southern wall of the interior of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, 1888. The Great Temple at Abu Simbel was built in the 13th century BC during the reign of the Ancient Egyptian

Temple of Abou Simbel, Egypt, 1897-1934. Artist: Robert Talbot Kelly
Temple of Abou Simbel, Egypt, 1885-1934. The temple was built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC) and was dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

Front of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1845. Artist: GF Weston
Front of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1845. The temple was built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC) and was dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

The Dromos or Central Hall of the Great Temple of Amun, Karnak, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Dromos or Central Hall of the Great Temple of Amun, Karnak, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 2. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Temple Edfu, Egypt, 1893. Artist: Auguste Edouard Mariette
Temple Edfu, Egypt, 1893. Photograph by French archaeologist, Auguste Mariette-Bey La Haute-Egypt, 1893

Column at Karnak, Egpyt, 1893. Artist: Auguste Edouard Mariette
Column at Karnack, Egpyt, 1893. Photograph by French archaeologist, Auguste Mariette in 1893, College de France, Paris

Column at Karnak, Egypt, 1863-1864. Artist: Emmanuel Rouge
Column at Karnak, Egypt, 1863-1864. Mission to Egypt with Emmanuel Rouge accompanied by Viscount of Banville and Jacques Rouge in 1863-1864

Temple Arch at Karnak, Egypt, 1863-1864. Artist: Richard Phene Spiers
Temple Arch at Karnak, Egypt, 1863-1864. Mission to Egypt with Emmanuel Rouge accompanied by Viscount of Banville and Jacques Rouge in 1863-1864

Karnak, c1866. Artist: Richard Phene Spiers
Karnak, c1866. Found in the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Karnac, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Karnac, 19th century

The Ruins of Karnak from the West, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Ruins of Karnak from the West, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1

The Ramseion, Luxor, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: George Moore
The Ramseion, Luxor, Egypt, 19th century. View of the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II built in the 13th century BC

Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Nestor l Hote
Abou Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. View of the twin temples carved out of the rock overlooking the Nile by Rameses II in the 13th century BC

Interior of the Temple of Abou Simbel, Egypt, 1842-1845. Artist: E Weidenbach
Interior of the Temple of Abou Simbel, Egypt, 1842-1845. View inside the temple of Abu Simbel built by Rameses II showing some of the colossal statues

Temple of Abu Simbel, 1842-1845. Artist: E Weidenbach
Temple of Abu Simbel, 1842-1845. Colossal statues of Rameses II at the entrance to the temple. From in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

Hall at Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: E Weidenbach
Hall at Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. Carved and decorated pillars in the Great Hypostyle Hall at the temple of Amun-Re at Karnak (Thebes)

Colossus of Ramesses II, Memphis, 1845. Artist: William Henry Bartlett
Colossus of Ramesses II, Memphis, 1845. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

General View of the Ruins of the Great Temple at Carnac, Egypt, 1820. Artist: I Clark
General View of the Ruins of the Great Temple at Carnac, Egypt, 1820. The great temple at Karnak (Thebes) was built in the 14th-13th century BC in the reigns of Rameses I and Rameses II

The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820. 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

The colossal statue of Rameses II, 1852. Artist: Maxime du Camp
The colossal statue of Rameses II, 1852. Victorian photograph of a massive stone sculpture of Rameses II, the Great (reigned 1279-1212 BC), third king of the 19th dynasty of Egyptian rulers

Egyptian limestone slab with the cartouche of Rameses II, from the British Museums collection

Egyptian gold death mask of Prince Khaemweset, 13th century BC
Gold death mask of Prince Khaemweset from the Louvres collection. The prince was the fourth son of Rameses II, and is well-remembered for his work restoring ancient buildings, 13th century BC

Detail from colossal statue of Rameses II, Memphis, Egypt, c13th century BC. This detail shows the cartouche of the Pharaohs name on his belt. Rameses II reigned between 1279 BC and 1213 BC

Head of colossal statue of Rameses II, Memphis, Egypt, c13th century BC. Rameses II reigned between 1279 BC and 1213 BC

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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.