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Thebes, Upper Egypt, North Africa - Tomb of Queen Hatshepsut
Thebes, Upper Egypt, North Africa - The Ramesseum, the mausoleum of Egyptian Pharoah Rameses II, with the fallen statue of Rameses - famed as the part-inspiration for the poem Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Date: circa 1920s
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1. Title: "The Ramesseum: A Silent Witness to Ancient Egypt's Past - The Fallen Statue of Rameses II and Queen Hatshepsut's Memorial Temple in Thebes" This evocative image captures the awe-inspiring grandeur and the inexorable passage of time at Thebes, the ancient Egyptian city located in Upper Egypt, North Africa. The photograph, taken in the 1920s, showcases two iconic structures from this storied civilization: the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Rameses II, and the memorial temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt's most successful pharaohs. The Ramesseum, with its colossal pillars and intricate carvings, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess and artistic vision of the New Kingdom. The fallen statue of Rameses II, once a proud symbol of power and divinity, now lies in ruins, a poignant reminder of the transience of earthly dominion. This image has been famously cited as an inspiration for Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "Ozymandias," which reflects on the fleeting nature of power and the inevitability of decay. In the background, Queen Hatshepsut's temple rises majestically, its elegant design and harmonious proportions a stark contrast to the broken statue. The temple, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, is a masterpiece of Theban architecture and a symbol of Hatshepsut's reign, which saw significant expansion of Egypt's trade networks and cultural influence. This photograph, with its juxtaposition of the fallen statue and the enduring temple, offers a poignant glimpse into ancient Egypt's rich history and the eternal themes of power, decay, and the passage of time.
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