Colossal statue of Rameses II, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th century BC. Artist: Unknown

Colossal statue of Rameses II, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th century BC. Artist: Unknown

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Colossal statue of Rameses II, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th century BC. Detail of one of the four giant statues flanking the temple entrance. Rameses' 66 year reign (1279-1213 BC) was notable for an upsurge in temple building. More statues exist of him than of any other pharaoh.

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