Statue of Ramesses at Luxor
by Brenda Kean
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Statue of Ramesses at Luxor
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Brenda Kean
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Photograph - Photograph
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Luxor Temple is a, Egyptian temple complex located in the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was founded in 1400 BC. The temple was dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Chons and was built during the New Kingdom. Access to the temple is a causeway lined by sphinxes. The 24 meter (79 ft) high First Pylon was built by Ramesses II. And is decorated with scenes of Ramesses's military triumphs at the Battle of Kadesh. This main entrance to the temple complex was originally flanked by six colossal statues of Ramesses but only two remain
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