Ramses II (the Great) was one of the most prolific ... Abu Simbel, Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Ramesseum, and many others. He also commissioned the largest monolithic statue ever, a seated ...

This elegant temple rests along the Nile in the heart of the modern town of Luxor (site of ancient Thebes). It was begun by Amenophis III and largely completed by Ramses II, though later builders ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the remains of an ancient temple belonging to King Ramses II. Egypt’s Ministry ... 3,000-year-old royal tomb in the Luxor area and the tomb of an ancient ...

This statue of an Egyptian pharaoh is said to have inspired the English poet Shelley to write his famous poem "Ozymandias." ...

Though additions to the Temple of Luxor were made by many of ... 14th century B.C. during the reigns of Amenhotep III and Ramses II. Notable features of this historic structure include an obelisk ...

Sun aligned Tuesday morning on the statute of Ramses II in Aswan’s Abu Simbel Temple on a rare phenomenon that happens twice a year; on February 22 and October 22. In statements to MENA, Director ...

Luxor, Egypt - From tours to cruises, flights and authentic bites, here’s how to see the best of Egypt’s ancient capital ...

The sun rays once again penetrated the entrance of Aswan's iconic Abu Simbel Temple earlier on Tuesday in a captivating celestial phenomenon, illuminating the Ramses II statue and showcasing the ...

Lapping the banks of the crocodile-peppered Nile, Luxor, once Egypt’s ancient capital ... New Kingdom pharaohs including Amenhotep III, Ramses II and Tutankhamun to construct and expand the ...