Ramses The Great Collection

Fragments of the Great Colossi, at the Memnonium, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Fragments of the Great Colossi, at the Memnonium, 19th century. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1

Giant limestone statues of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1836

Tourists in front of the Temple of Re-Herakhte, built for Ramses II, also known as the Sun or Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ramses II and daughter Bant Anta, in forecourt of the temple of Karnak, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Ramasses (Ramses) II (Ramses the Great), at night, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Egyptian art. Great Temple of Ramses II. 19th Dynasty. Military campaign against the Hittites. Ramses II in a chariot with a bow and arrow at the Battle of Kadesh. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom

Temple of Ramses II, 1856
3480238 Temple of Ramses II, 1856; (add.info.: Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1856)

A battle scene from the Rammeseum at Thebes
6867220 A battle scene from the Rammeseum at Thebes. This slab is in the hypostyle or "Hall of the Presence" and it represents the capture of a city by Rameses II

Statue of Ramses II from Abu Simbel rock temple
3480446 Statue of Ramses II from Abu Simbel rock temple; (add.info.: Statue of Ramses II from Abu Simbel rock temple in Nubia, southern Egypt)

Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt, 1841
3480441 Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt, 1841; (add.info.: Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt 1841. By French architect, Hector Horeau; 1801 - 1872)

Stele of king Ramesses II, 29th dynasty
7058347 Stele of king Ramesses II, 29th dynasty, from Abydos, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Scarab Depicting a Baboon before the Throne Name of Ramses II (image 2 of 2), 19th dynasty (1304-1201 BCE)

Another recently discovered Statue of Ramses II at Luxor, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Another recently discovered Statue of Ramses II at Luxor, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Crystal Palace at Sydenham - the Egyptian Avenue: Colossal Figures from Aboo Simbel, 1854. Replicas of Ancient Egyptian scuptures from the temple of Abu Simbel, on display in South London

Ramesseum, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ramesseum, Egypt, 1984

Karnak, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies
Karnak, Egypt, 1984. Ancient pharoaic figure at the Temple of Karnak, a complex of ancient religious and secular buildings, dating from 2000 BC to 30 BC, Luxor, Egypt

Ramses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ramses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1984. The massive rock carved temples and UNESCO Heritage Site built for and by the Pharoah Ramesses II c. 1300 BC, moved to this site in 1958, near Lake Nasser, Egypt

Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies
Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1984. The massive rock carved temples and UNESCO Heritage Site built for and by the Pharoah Ramesses II c. 1300 BC, moved to this site in 1958, near Lake Nasser, Egypt

Ramses II on his cart, great temple of Abu Simbel (relief)
8586799 Ramses II on his cart, great temple of Abu Simbel (relief) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); The Great Temple, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt.Abu Simbel temple)

Ramses II in the double crown, 19th dynasty, unknown provenance (red and grey granite)
7062626 Ramses II in the double crown, 19th dynasty, unknown provenance (red and grey granite) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Luxor Museum of Ancient Art

Obelisk of Ramesses II, 1193-1162 BC, from Karnak (granite)
7062603 Obelisk of Ramesses II, 1193-1162 BC, from Karnak (granite) by Egyptian; Luxor Museum of Ancient Art, Egypt; (add.info.: Obelisk of Ramesses II, 1193-1162 BC, from Karnak, granite)

Ramses II in the double crown, 19th dynasty, unknown provenance (red and grey granite)
7062627 Ramses II in the double crown, 19th dynasty, unknown provenance (red and grey granite) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Luxor Museum of Ancient Art

Ramses II as a standard bearer
7058318 Ramses II as a standard bearer, reign of Ramses II, pink granite, from Tanis, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt by Prehistoric; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of Ramesses II, detail, 1279-1213 BC circa, (red granite)
7129686 Statue of Ramesses II, detail, 1279-1213 BC circa, (red granite) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Open Air Museum at Memphis, Mit Rahina, Egypt; (add.info.: Statue of Ramesses II)

Statue of Ramesses II, 1279-1213 BC circa, (red granite)
7129674 Statue of Ramesses II, 1279-1213 BC circa, (red granite) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Open Air Museum at Memphis, Mit Rahina, Egypt; (add.info.: Statue of Ramesses II)

Temple of Luxor at dusk with colossal statues of Ramses ll, Luxor, Egypt
7128736 Temple of Luxor at dusk with colossal statues of Ramses ll, Luxor, Egypt by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Temple of Luxor, Luxor

Statue of Ramesses II, 1279-1213 BC circa, (red granite)
7129673 Statue of Ramesses II, 1279-1213 BC circa, (red granite) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Open Air Museum at Memphis, Mit Rahina, Egypt; (add.info.: Statue of Ramesses II)

Detail of the colossal sculpture of Ramesses II, detail
7129692 Detail of the colossal sculpture of Ramesses II, detail by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Open Air Museum at Memphis, Mit Rahina

Temple of Luxor at night with colossal statue of Ramses ll, Luxor, Egypt
7128737 Temple of Luxor at night with colossal statue of Ramses ll, Luxor, Egypt by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Temple of Luxor, Luxor

Detail of the colossal sculpture of Ramesses II
7129694 Detail of the colossal sculpture of Ramesses II by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Open Air Museum at Memphis, Mit Rahina

Giant statue of Ramses III
7129630 Giant statue of Ramses III by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Giant statue of Ramses III, Medinat Habu temple, Luxor, Egypt); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Detail of the colossal sculpture of Ramesses II, detail
7129690 Detail of the colossal sculpture of Ramesses II, detail by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Open Air Museum at Memphis, Mit Rahina

Statue of the young Ramesses II and the god Horus
7058334 Statue of the young Ramesses II and the god Horus, from Tanis, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt by Prehistoric; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Temple of Luxor at night with colossal statues of Ramses ll, Luxor, Egypt
7128735 Temple of Luxor at night with colossal statues of Ramses ll, Luxor, Egypt by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Temple of Luxor, Luxor

Crown Prince Amunherchepes chief
7279093 Crown Prince Amunherchepes chief, son of Pharaoh Ramesses II 19th Dynasy, Egypt, history of fashion by Unknown Artist

Pharaoh Ramesses II 19th Dynasty, Egypt, here with uraeus snake, history of fashion
7278696 Pharaoh Ramesses II 19th Dynasty, Egypt, here with uraeus snake, history of fashion by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pharaoh Ramesses II 19th Dynasty, Egypt)

Anukis, Any, Anket, Anqet
7279092 Anukis, Any, Anket, Anqet by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anukis, Any, Anket, Anqet)

Queen Rebto, daughter of Pharaoh Ramses II, Egypt, 19th Dynasty, History of Fashion
7278692 Queen Rebto, daughter of Pharaoh Ramses II, Egypt, 19th Dynasty, History of Fashion by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Rebto)

King Ramesses III 20th Dynasty, Egypt, in Royal Costume, History of Fashion, Historical
7279094 King Ramesses III 20th Dynasty, Egypt, in Royal Costume, History of Fashion, Historical by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Ramesses III 20th Dynasty)

Egypt, field sign from the time of Pharaoh Ramses II
7280021 Egypt, field sign from the time of Pharaoh Ramses II by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt, field sign from the time of Pharaoh Ramses II, Historical)

EGYPT "The Eastern Colossus of Abu Simbel"(profile)
6202880 EGYPT " The Eastern Colossus of Abu Simbel" (profile) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); (add.info.: EGYPT " The Eastern Colossus of Abu Simbel" (profile)

Photo of the colossus of Abu Simbel, egypt (photo)
6202882 Photo of the colossus of Abu Simbel, egypt (photo) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); (add.info.: EGYPT " Colossus of Abu Simbel")

Ring: Usermaatre-Setepenre (Ramesses II), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Ramesses II (about 1279-1213 BCE)

Scarab: The God Ptah with a Standing King and the Name of Usermaatra Setepenra (Ramesses II), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, Reign of Ramesses II (about 1279-1213 BCE)

Scarab: The God Ptah with Name of Usermaatra Setepenra (Ramesses II), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, Reign of Ramesses II (about 1279-1213 BCE)

Scarab: Usermaatra Setepenra (Ramesses II), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, Reign of Ramesses II (about 1279-1213 BCE)

Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 110 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Jerusalem, Arcades Inferieures De L Eglise Du Saint-Sepulcre;Palestine
Jerusalem, Arcades Inferieures De L Eglise Du Saint-Sepulcre; Palestine, 1849/51, printed 1852

The Piazza del Popolo (Veduta della Piazza del Popolo), ca. 1750

Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l Entree du Speos de Phre, Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l Entree du Speos de Phre, Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 105 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Entree De Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Entree De Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 109 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Grand Speos De Phre;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Grand Speos De Phre; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 103 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Gournah, Tombeau d Osymandias;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Gournah, Tombeau d Osymandias; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 58 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Gournah, Perystyle du Tombeau d Osymandias (Ramesseum Occidental);Thebes
Gournah, Perystyle du Tombeau d Osymandias (Ramesseum Occidental); Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852

Ibsamboul, Vue Generale Du Grand Speos De Phre;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Vue Generale Du Grand Speos De Phre; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 102 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Les Deux Speos;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Ibsamboul, Les Deux Speos; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 101 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Speos De Phre, Vu De Profil;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Speos De Phre, Vu De Profil; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852

Ibsamboul, Colosse Medial (Enfoui) du Speos de PhreNubie
Ibsamboul, Colosse Medial (Enfoui) du Speos de Phre Nubie, Palestine et Syrie, 1849/51, printed 1852

Ibsamboul, Partie Septentrionale Du Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Partie Septentrionale Du Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 108 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Ibsamboul, Colosse Occidental Du Speos De Phre;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Colosse Occidental Du Speos De Phre; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 107 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Rameses the Great of Egypt on the battlefield (coloured engraving)
3630155 Rameses the Great of Egypt on the battlefield (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rameses the Great of Egypt on the battlefield)

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)

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

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"Ramses the Great: A Timeless Legacy of Ancient Egypt" Step into the world of Ramses the Great, one of ancient Egypt's most iconic pharaohs. As you stand before the magnificent Temple of Re-Herakhte in Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nubia, Egypt, you can't help but be awestruck by its grandeur. This colossal structure was built for Ramses II, also known as the Sun or Great Temple of Ramses II. At nightfall, the Temple of Ramesses II illuminates with an ethereal glow that transports you back in time. The intricate carvings and towering statues pay homage to this legendary ruler who left an indelible mark on history. In another breathtaking scene captured at Karnak temple, we witness Ramses II standing proudly alongside his daughter Bant Anta. Their presence exudes power and royalty as they grace the forecourt with their regal aura. A striking statue showcases Ramses II donning the double crown - a symbol of his authority during the 19th dynasty. Crafted from red and grey granite with unknown origins, this masterpiece stands as a testament to his reign. The Obelisk of Ramesses II rises majestically from Karnak temple grounds. Carved from granite between 1193-1162 BC, it serves as a reminder of Ramses' architectural prowess and dedication to honoring Egyptian deities. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter another depiction showcasing Ramses II as a standard bearer. Carved from pink granite and discovered in Tanis, this piece now resides within Cairo's Egyptian Museum where it continues to captivate visitors with its timeless beauty. Statues immortalize Ramses II throughout Luxor's landscape; each detail meticulously sculpted from vibrant red granite. These masterpieces transport us back over three millennia ago when this great pharaoh ruled over Egypt with unmatched splendor.