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. Artist: David Roberts
Giant limestone statues of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1836. The reign of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II (ruled 1279-1213 BC)

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

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

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

Temple of Ramses II, 1856
3480238 Temple of Ramses II, 1856; (add.info.: Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1856. Photograph by Maxime Du Camp (1822 -1894) a French writer and photographer

A battle scene from the Rammeseum at Thebes. This slab is in the hypostyle or "Hall of the Presence"
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, from Abydos, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
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, 19th dynasty (1304-1201 BCE). Creator: Unknown
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. Creator: Unknown
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. The remains of the Ramasseum, the memorial temple to the Egyptian pharoah Ramessesm dating from the 13th century BC

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

Rameses II, Ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty, 13th century BC (1926). Artist: Winifred Mabel Brunton
Rameses II, Ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty, 13th century BC (1926). The third pharaoh of the 19th dynasty, Rameses II (Rameses the Great) ruled from 1279 until 1212 BC

Nefertari and Isis, Ancient Egyptian wall painting from a Theban tomb, 13th century BC. Nefertari (1292-1225 BC) was the favourite queen of Ramses II

View of the Great Temple, Statues of Ramses II and Re, Abu Simbel
8586966 View of the Great Temple, Statues of Ramses II and Re, Abu Simbel by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); The Great Temple, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt.Abu Simbel temple)

Abu Simbel Temple, 19th Dynasty
8586463 Abu Simbel Temple, 19th Dynasty by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); The Great Temple, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt.Abu Simbel temple)

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)

Interior of the Great Temple, Abu Simbel, 19th century. Artist: George Moore
Interior of the Great Temple, Aboo-Simbel, 19th century. View inside the temple of Abu Simbel built by Rameses II showing some of the colossal statues

Rameses II and the Tree of Life, Karnak, Egypt, 13th century BC. The reign of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II (ruled 1279-1213 BC) was notable for an upsurge in the rate of temple building

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, reign of Ramses II, pink granite, from Tanis, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
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, from Tanis, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
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, son of Pharaoh Ramesses II 19th Dynasy, Egypt, history of fashion
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)

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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.