Colussus of Memnon, another Ramses II statue
Somehow, this reminds me of Transformers
Temple of Karnak, Luxor (Thebes)From this vantage, if you look back to the West you will see Hatshepsut's Temple
Jules of the Nile
After Hatshepsut was thrown out of office, her successor Thutmos
Jules of the NileAfter Hatshepsut was thrown out of office, her successor Thutmos had her images and cartouches chipped away. 
However, her image still remains very visible, if you know what you are looking for
The Temple of Karnak covers 60 acres, and there are 134 columns in the Hippostyle Hall
However, her image still remains very visible, if you know what you are looking forThe Temple of Karnak covers 60 acres, and there are 134 columns in the Hippostyle Hall These two obelisks represent the Lotus and Papyrus, and upper and lower Egypt
The entrance is flanked with a lot of these Ram Sphinx, representing Ramses II.
The entrance is flanked with a lot of these Ram Sphinx, representing Ramses II. The small figure is his wife Nefetari
Hatshepsut's obelisk at Karnak
Ramses II and Nefetari
The view of the whole complex from the East. It is an amazing temple.
Hatshepsut's obelisk at KarnakRamses II and NefetariThe view of the whole complex from the East. It is an amazing temple.
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