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Ramses II: Egypt's Great Pharaoh Returns to London
2 Mar
Summary
- Ramses II's 3,000-year-old mummy reveals a preserved face of an ambitious ruler.
- An exhibition in London showcases treasures of Ramses II, including his coffin.
- Ramses II's self-aggrandizing monuments contrast with his legacy in Shelley's poem.
Ramses II, Egypt's ambitious pharaoh, whose mummy offers a remarkably preserved glimpse into his 3,000-year-old reign, is the subject of a new exhibition in London. This display at Battersea Power Station, titled "Ramses and the Pharaohs' Gold," brings treasures from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to the UK, though his mummy will not be present.
While Tutankhamun is more famous due to his intact tomb, Ramses the Great actively shaped ancient Egypt through wars, peace treaties, and monumental architecture. His self-commissioned statues at Abu Simbel and the Ramesseum exemplify his desire for eternal glory, commissioned by Ramses for temples honoring Ramses.
