4,000 visitors gathered, but heavy clouds spoiled King Ramses II Abu Simbel's sun alignment

On Saturday, sun’s alignment with the face of King Ramses II at the Abu Simbel Temple was obscured due to heavy clouds and ...
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Peek Inside Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II’s Trove of Statues and Treasures, Now on View in an Epic Exhibition in Paris

From whichever angle you approach Ramses II, the 13th century B.C.E pharaoh earns his epithet: the Great. His 67-year reign stands as the second longest in Egyptian history. Bold in both war and peace ...
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How did Ramesses II die — and did his more than 100 children fight for the throne?

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A giant bust of Ramesses II, who ruled ancient Egypt for about 66 years. . | Credit: Mike Kemp/In ...
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Ramesses II's sarcophagus finally identified thanks to overlooked hieroglyphics

A sarcophagus fragment discovered beneath the floor of a religious center belongs to Ramesses II, one of the best-known ancient Egyptian pharaohs, according to a new study. Archaeologists unearthed ...