Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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part of the "Egypt Eternal" tour with Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East director Peter Der Manuelian, this sandstone relief from the fourth pylon at Karnak Temple (ancient Thebes, now Luxor) features King Ramesses II alongside the goddess Raet-Tawy, both identified by hieroglyphic inscriptions. Carved in sunk relief around 1270 BCE, it represents just one of many grand offering scenes that once decorated the temple’s gateway. This artifact showcases the artistry and religious significance of Egypt’s New Kingdom monuments.
Recorded: 2025
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part of the "Egypt Eternal" tour with Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East director Peter Der Manuelian, this sandstone relief from the fourth pylon at Karnak Temple (ancient Thebes, now Luxor) features King Ramesses II alongside the goddess Raet-Tawy, both identified by hieroglyphic inscriptions. Carved in sunk relief around 1270 BCE, it represents just one of many grand offering scenes that once decorated the temple’s gateway. This artifact showcases the artistry and religious significance of Egypt’s New Kingdom monuments.
Recorded: 2025
