Wednesday 27/Aug/2025 – 09:58 PM
The Egyptian Museum of Tahrir displays one of the rare pieces that embody the greatness of ancient Egyptian art, a unique statue of King Ramses II appears in a creeping form, while a base is presented by Ras Kabbash, the symbol of the idol Amon, the god of strength and fertility in the ancient Egyptian belief.
Ramses II statue reveals the splendor of the ancient Egyptian creativity in the Egyptian Museum
The statue carries a clear inscription in the name of the king, engraved around the head of the ram, in an indication of the close link between the king and the god, and an embodiment of the idea of protection and sanctity that surrounded kings in the Pharaonic ages.
The piece belongs to the nineteenth family, specifically to the era of Ramses II 1279-1213 BC, which is one of the greatest and most influential kings of ancient Egypt in history, where he is famous for its huge architectural achievements and wars that strengthened Egypt’s position.
The statue was found within the kink of Karnak Temple, which is made of limestone, while its base was built from granite, which reflects the ingenuity of the Egyptian artist in using various materials to achieve an integrated design that combines strength and artistic beauty.
