Ramses II colossus, Memphis (Mit Rahina), open-air museum, Memphis — Ramses II colossal statue in the Memphis open air museum in Egypt.
Artifact · Authenticated · open-air museum, Memphis

Ramses II colossus, Memphis (Mit Rahina)

A limestone Ramesses II about 10 m long lies on its back, its feet broken off, in the old capital Memphis.

How do you move and raise a statue this size with ropes, sledges and people?

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