Ramesses II the Great, as he is most commonly known, was the ruler of Egypt in the 19th dynasty. He was co-ruler with his father Seti I and at age 22 he was already known as a great and fearless warrior. After his father death at approximately 1279 BC, Ramesses II now at age 24 began his reign. He was a young ruler full of energy and ambition. He ruled for 66 years until the age of 90 and finally died at approximately 1212 BC with the status as the longest reigning king in Egypt.

Ramesses II was known for the temples and monuments he erected during his reign. Soon after his father died he started building monuments and temples honoring his father. He erected many such as the temple at Abu Simbel, the hypostyle hall at Karnak, a mortuary complex at Abydos, the Colossus of Ramesses at Memphis, a great tomb at Thebes, additions at the Luxor temple and the famous Ramesseum (http://www.touregypt.net/19dyn03.htm). He also renovated many of the structures already standing from past dynasties.

The sculpture that captivates sculptors the most is the great Colossus of Ramess

Unfortunately, Ramesses II did not pay too much attention or give as much attention to the engraving of text. However, his beautifully crafted temples and monuments make up for the fact. The structures that he erected still stand today giving us insight of Ramesses II himself. Ramesses II made great efforts to beatify and to leave a cultural impact for the world to see. Not only for his time but also in the modern day. His temples and monuments have stand the test of time and are now proof of the cultural contributions Ramesses II gave to the Society of his day and ours as well.

es. It stands at about 33.8 ft. long even though it has no feet. The sculpture is perfectly carved and polished. Every hidden part of this enormous statue, are equally finished. Modern sculptors are amazed at the supreme craftsmanship, so amazed that one modern day sculptor commented:

In all of his grandeur and glory Ramesses the great definitely impacted the social and cultural environment of his time. From the great temples and monuments to the great wars he fought they all are proof of the great efforts he made to leave his mark in societ

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