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Egypt, Exploring the Marvels of Abu Simbel Temples
Abu Simbel features stunning temples carved into sandstone cliffs, built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BCE. The Great Temple, dedicated to three deities, showcases colossal statues of Ramses II and intricate reliefs of his...
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Abu Simbel – Colossal Statues of Ancient Egyptian Gods
Abu Simbel, rediscovered in 1813 near the Sudanese border in Egypt, is renowned for its colossal statues, solar alignment, and intricate depictions of Egyptian gods. Relocated during the construction of the Aswan High Dam through a...
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Battle of Kadesh, 1274 BC Clash of the Ancient Superpowers DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Kadesh, 1274 BC Clash of the Ancient Superpowers DOCUMENTARY
Wonderscape
Mummies of Egypt: Beyond King Tut
Explore the famous mummies of Egypt besides King Tut. Learn about Ramses II's powerful legacy, Hatshepsut's rule as a rare female pharaoh, and the significance of animal mummies in Egyptian culture. Discover how archaeologists used...
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Italy, Rome, Piazza della Rotonda Obelisk (Ramses II) from Egypt Heliopolis
Italy, Rome, Piazza della Rotonda Obelisk (Ramses II) from Egypt Heliopolis
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France, Paris, Place de la Concorde - Luxor Obelisk (Ramses II) from Egypt Luxor
France, Paris, Place de la Concorde - Luxor Obelisk (Ramses II) from Egypt Luxor
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Egypt, Ancient Memphis
Memphis was one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient Egypt, located at the entrance to the Nile River Valley near the Giza plateau. Memphis was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt.
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Engineering an Empire - Egypt Part 10/10
The History Channel's "Engineering an Empire" concludes with a focus on Abu Simbel. Animated reconstructions contrast with the current appearance of this massive monument, built without computers or cranes by Egyptian engineers.
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Engineering an Empire - Egypt - Part 9/10
Shades of Indiana Jones and Ramses II! False burial chambers and pits are all features of the most thoroughly decorated of all the Valley of the Kings tombs. Part nine also looks at the engineering techniques used to create Abu Simbel as...
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Ramesses Ii
Ramesses, the last great New Kingdom pharaoh, was responsible for a huge building campaign. Read about his life and watch three PBS videos on Ramesses' rule. RealPlayer required.
Discovering Egypt
Discovering Egypt: Temple of Luxor
Click on the map of the temple of Luxor to see the individual parts of this famous Egyptian site. A description accompanies each section.