📌 Statue of King Ramses II This magnificent statue depicts King Ramses II, one of the greatest and most famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt. The king is shown in a posture of power and majesty, with idealized features reflecting the concept of eternity and divine authority in ancient Egyptian culture. This statue is the same one chosen to appear on the old Egyptian half-pound note, highlighting Ramses II’s status as a symbol of greatness and power in Egypt’s national heritage. Ramses II, builder o

864K views · 13K reactions | Last week, the 83-ton statue of Ramses II was moved to its new home at the Grand Egyptian Museum. | National Geographic | Facebook

Update: What was first believed to be a depiction of Pharaoh Ramses II is now more likely thought to be King Psammetich I. | National Geographic

The restoration and re-erection of the third and last colossus of Ramses II at the first pylon of Luxor temple Ministry of Antiquites | Egypt Cradle of civilization

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