Ramesseum

The Ramesseum is a mortuary temple dedicated to Ramses II. It is located in the Luxor necropolis on the West Bank of the Nile. It took 20 years for the temple to be completed, and the magnificence of that shows in the remnants of the statues of Ramses II. The most prominent of these is the fallen colossal statue of Ramses II which once stood over 19 m high.

Its walls, adorned with intricate reliefs, depict notable events or scenes from Ramses II’s life such as the Battle of Kadesh, the Syrian wars, and the Festival of Min. While the Ramesseum may not be as well-preserved as some of Ramses II's other architectural feats, its layout still offers insight into ancient Egyptian temple design. In addition, a 48-column hypostyle hall, a sanctuary, internal facades of pylons, and intricate wall paintings of Ramses II’s wife, children and mother all help give you an idea of the magnificence of this temple. The integration of an older temple, dedicated to Ramses II's mother, Tuya, adds a unique touch to the site's architecture.