Ramesses Collection (page 3)

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)

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

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

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"Ramesses: A Journey through Ancient Egypt and Rome" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Ramesses, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs. From the bustling Piazza del Popolo in Rome to the majestic Temple of Ramses III, this journey will take you on a fascinating adventure. Immerse yourself in history as you marvel at the grandeur of the Temple of Ramses III, where intricate carvings depict this legendary pharaoh wearing his iconic Khepresh crown. Discover the significance of the Kadesh Treaty, an Egyptian-Hittite Peace Treaty that shaped diplomatic relations during 1269 BC. Travel across continents to Egypt and witness architectural wonders like never before. Behold the mesmerizing night view of Luxor's first courtyard, illuminating its timeless beauty. Experience awe-inspiring moments at Abu Simbel as you gaze upon the lighted facade of Queen Nefertari's Small Temple dedicated to Hathor. In Rome's Piazza del Popolo, let your imagination soar as you envision Ramesses II leaving his mark on distant lands. Explore Thebes' Ramesseum, a testament to Ramesses II's legacy with its imposing structures standing tall even today. Marvel at colossal figures depicting Ramesses II himself at Abu Simbel's Great Temple. Join fellow travelers captivated by Ramses II’s greatness as they stand before Re-Herakhte Temple – also known as Sun or Great Temple – a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in Nubia’s breathtaking landscape. As darkness falls over Luxor once more, experience sheer wonder inside its hypostyle hall adorned with towering columns that whisper tales from centuries past. And finally, come face-to-face with history itself when encountering Ramesses II’s mummy - a poignant reminder of his enduring reign. Embark on this extraordinary journey through time and space.