Ramesseum
الرامسيوم
The mortuary temple of Ramesses II. The fallen fragments of a colossal statue here inspired Shelley to write his famous poem "Ozymandias."
The Ramesseum sits on the West Bank plain. Although it has collapsed in many places, you can still see tall Osirid pillars and a multi-column hall. The scattered fragments of a colossal statue of Ramesses II are estimated to have originally stood about 19 meters tall. The wall reliefs record the Battle of Kadesh. Visitors are few, making it a peaceful place for photos. Admission is about 200 Egyptian pounds, and it is about 1 km from the Colossi of Memnon.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tombs of the Nobles (Sheikh Abd el-Qurna)
- Colossi of Memnon
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Luxor Hot Air Balloon
- Deir el-Medina
- Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III)
- Valley of the Kings
- Valley of the Queens & Tomb of Nefertari