Above: The Great Temple of Ramesses II, originally built 1264-1244 BC, inside its dome mountain.
1 to 3 show the massive Ramesses II statues ... #1 on the far left, #2 and #3 on the far right.
4 and 5 show the small little statues in front ... several falcons and mummiform statues of Ramesses II as the god Osiris.
6 is a map of the insides of the Great Temple of Ramesses II.
7 is one of eights statues in the Great Pillared Hall, each depicting deified Ramesses II as the god of the afterlife, Osiris.
8 to 10 show carvings inside the Great Pillared Hall ... #7 shows Ramesses II on his throne, #9 shows Ramesses II smiting the Hittite prisoners,
in front of the god Amun (out of frame).
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