The Ramesseum, or mortuary temple of Ramses II, although in ruins, still retains today some of its ancient grandeur. It is located on the west bank of the Nile River at Thebes in Upper Egypt. Although mortuary temples were designed for the rites of the mortuary cult of the builder, they were dedicated (as this one) to Amon, the supreme God of Thebes.
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Entrance to the Ramesseum, or mortuary temple of Ramses II. Although in ruins, it still retains today some of its ancient grandeur. It is located on the west bank of the Nile River at Thebes in Upper Egypt. Although mortuary temples were designed for the rites of the mortuary cult of the builder, they were dedicated (as this one) to Amon, the supreme God of Thebes.
Photo courtesy of Corel
Ramesseum - mortuary temple of Ramses II
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