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Reliefs on the inner wall of the collapsed second pylon of the Ramesseum describe the battle of Kadesh against the Hittites. Ramses II claimed a decisive victory, as did the Hittites. During a siege, the defenders of a fortified place throw stones at the attackers.19th dyn.
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Reliefs on the inner wall of the collapsed second pylon of the Ramesseum describ...

Reliefs on the inner wall of the collapsed second pylon of the Ramesseum describes the battle of Kadesh against the Hittites. Ramses II claimed a decisive victory, as did the Hittites. The pharaohs chariot passes over dead enemies. 19th dynasty.
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Reliefs on the inner wall of the collapsed second pylon of the Ramesseum describ...

Reliefs on the inner wall of the collapsed second pylon of the Ramesseum describe the battle of Kadesh against the Hittites. Ramses II claimed a decisive victory, as did the Hittites. Soldiers in close combat. 19th dynasty.
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Reliefs on the inner wall of the collapsed second pylon of the Ramesseum describ...

Reliefs on the inner wall of the collapsed second pylon of the Ramesseum describe the battle of Kadesh against the Hittites. Ramses II claimed a decisive victory, as did the Hittites. Two Egyptian officers, one with shield, on a chariot. 19th dynasty.
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Reliefs on the inner wall of the collapsed second pylon of the Ramesseum describ...

Fragments of a black granite colossus of Ramses II lie in the courtyard before the second court with its Osiride statues of the Pharaoh. 19th dynasty.
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Fragments of a black granite colossus of Ramses II lie in the courtyard bef...

Pylon of the Mortuary Temple of Pharaoh Ramses III (20th dynasty, 1198-1066 BCE) at Medinet Habu. The pylon is 65 m long and 27 m high.
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Pylon of the Mortuary Temple of Pharaoh Ramses III (20th dynasty, 1198-1066...

Pylon of the mortuary Temple of Pharaoh Ramses III (20th dynasty, 1198-1066 BCE) at Medinet Habu. The pylon is 65 m long and 27 m high.
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Pylon of the mortuary Temple of Pharaoh Ramses III (20th dynasty, 1198-1066...

The mudbrick-enclosure of the Mortuary Temple of Pharaoh Ramses III (1198-1066 BCE). 20th dynasty.
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The mudbrick-enclosure of the Mortuary Temple of Pharaoh Ramses III (1...

The palace next to the Mortuary Temple of Pharaoh Ramses III (1198-1066 BCE). During his lifetime, the Pharaoh would stay at the palace next to his own temple during high festivals.20th dynasty.
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The palace next to the Mortuary Temple of Pharaoh Ramses III (1198-1066 BC...

An avenue of ram-headed sphinxes leads to the first pylon of the Great Temple of Amon in Karnak.
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An avenue of ram-headed sphinxes leads to the first pylon of the Great...

Sacred Lake behind the Great Temple of Amon,Karnak. In the background the seventh pylon.
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Sacred Lake behind the Great Temple of Amon,Karnak. In the background the se...

Pylon of Ramses II, Luxor Temple. The East-obelisk, 23 m high, still in place, its twin is on the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
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Pylon of Ramses II, Luxor Temple. The East-obelisk, 23 m high, still in pla...