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Nov 4, 2017 · At the archaeological site of Memphis in Egypt, you can admire a colossal statue of the renowned king Ramesses II.
The Statue of Ramesses II is a 3,200-year-old figure of Ramesses II, depicting him standing. It was discovered in 1820 by Giovanni Battista Caviglia at the Great Temple of Ptah near Memphis, Egypt. It is made from limestone and weighs 83 tons.
Within the museum in Memphis is a giant statue of him carved of monumental limestone, about 10 metres in length. It was discovered in 1820 near the southern gate of the temple of Ptah by Italian archaeologist Giovanni Caviglia .
Dec 24, 2023 · For over 20 years a huge statue of Egypt's pharaoh-god was dwarfed by the building it stood in front of: America's Largest Pyramid on the outskirts of Memphis, Tennessee. But the pyramid failed as an attraction and was sold to Bass Pro Shops, which planned to turn it into a huge, oddly-shaped store.
- Central Ave., Memphis, TN
The Colossus of Ramesses II is an enormous statue carved in limestone. It is about 10m (33.8 ft) long, even though it has no feet, and is located near the village of Mit Rahina (Memphis). The statue was found in 1820 by an Italian traveler Giovanni Battista Caviglia.
The statue was first shown in Memphis in 1987, as part of the “Ramesses The Great” exhibit. City officials found pieces of the original statue in a ditch in Egypt. The original was refurbished by Coca-Cola and shown in the exhibit.
Sep 5, 2023 · In addition, there is an indoor museum housing the magnificent fallen colossal limestone statue of Ramses II. I think for me, that was the highlight of the tour of Memphis. The statue is absolutely amazing and you need to see it to appreciate the sublime details! As my guide told me, the statue is 10 m (33 ft) tall.
