Ramses

 

This group statue depicts the Dynasty 19 king Ramses II, flanked by the deities Khepri, linked with sunrise, and Re-Hor-Akhty (Horus of the Horizon’). The base of the statue is decorated with several royal cartouche.  

 

‎‏It was discovered in Tell al-Maskhuta (east of the Delta) by the Chief Engineer for the Suez Canal Company, during the construction of the Suez Canal.

 

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