Statue of Ramesses II, Ancient statue in Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, Egypt.
The red granite statue of Ramesses II measures 11 meters in height, weighs 83 tons, and represents the pharaoh in a standing position.
The statue was discovered in 1882 at Mit Rahina near Memphis, broken into six pieces, and underwent multiple restoration attempts before its current state.
The monument depicts Ramesses II, who ruled Egypt from 1279 to 1213 BCE and led military campaigns across Nubia, Syria, and Canaan.
The Grand Egyptian Museum houses the statue in a dedicated space, allowing visitors to view it from different angles through elevated platforms.
The statue traveled through Cairo streets four times over 3,200 years, with its final 1,200-foot journey completed in a custom-made metal cage.
Location: Giza
Inception: 1213 BCE
GPS coordinates: 29.84949,31.25433
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59
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