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Ramesseum. Relief depicting the pharaoh Ramses II before god
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Ramesseum. Relief depicting the pharaoh Ramses II before god
Ramesseum. Relief depicting the pharaoh Ramses II before god Seshat. 13th century B.C. Nineteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Necropolis of Thebes. Valley of the Kings. Egypt
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This stunning relief depicts Pharaoh Ramses II (13th century BC) in a reverent stance before the goddess Seshat, the deity of wisdom, writing, and architecture, during the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt's New Kingdom era. The scene unfolds in the Ramesseum, a mortuary temple located in the Necropolis of Thebes, on the west bank of the Nile in the Valley of the Kings. Ramses II, one of Egypt's most celebrated pharaohs, is shown wearing the royal Atet crown, which symbolized the pharaoh's power and authority. He is also adorned with the White Crown of Upper Egypt and the Red Crown of Lower Egypt, emphasizing his rulership over both regions. Seshat, depicted as a graceful woman with a seven-feathered headdress and holding a pair of scribes' palettes, represents the divine patron of knowledge and wisdom. The relief's intricate details and masterful execution showcase the exceptional artistic skills of ancient Egyptian artisans. The use of perspective and the mythological setting emphasize the grandeur and importance of Ramses II's reign. This relief is not only a testament to the pharaoh's power and wealth but also a memorial to the religious beliefs and artistic achievements of the ancient Egyptian civilization.
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