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In Karnak temple complex can be
seen the statue of Ramses II. Ramses is an Egyptian pharaoh who
reigned in the nineteenth dynasty. Ramses II is also known as
Ramses the Great. Ramses’s father was Seti I and his mother was
Queen Tuy. Ramses II had a harem but his special wife was
Negertari. It is said that Ramses II had with all his wives over
one hundred children. In Egypt Ramses is often considered as the
most powerful pharaoh. The famous Egyptian pharaoh was born
around 1303 BC and at fourteen he was proclaimed Prince Regent.
Karnak is considered as one of the most visited site in Egypt
and the largest temple was dedicated to Amun a popular deity.
The temple of Karnak is also known to be the largest religious
place in the world. The site of Karnak is a gathering of ruined
temples but full of mysteries. The temple complex of Karnak is a
must to visit when one is travelling in Egypt. The temples are
all ruined but a lot visited by tourist who are considered as
the only pilgrims on the site. The site of Karnak was a very
religious place for ancient Egyptian. |
