The Reclining Statue of Ramses II at Mit Rahina This colossal statue of pink granite was discovered in 1820 lying face down in a mud pit. Due to its fragile condition and damage to its lower parts (from the knees down), it was left in place at its discovery site in Mit Rahina (ancient Memphis). The Mit Rahina Open Air Museum was established around it in 1985 for its protection. This statue is part of the magnificent monuments that comprise the Great Temple of Ptah in the ancient Egyptian capital

📌 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

A 3,000-year-old, 26-foot-tall statue "depicting Ramses II" has been unearthed in Egypt. | The Telegraph

The coffin of the Pharaoh Ramses II traveled to Paris where it was unveiled on Monday as part of a rare loan for an exhibition until September. After its first trip to France in 1976-77 for restoration, the coffin of Ramses is returning for a temporary exhibit while the mummy remains in Egypt. | DW Travel