Statue of King Ramesses II, God Ptah & a Goddess
GEM 4945

Statue of King Ramesses II, God Ptah & a Goddess

Before you stands a remarkable statue representing King Ramesses II alongside the god Ptah and a goddess, likely Bastet. This sculpture was unearthed in 2013 in Tell Basta (ancient Bubastis), an important center for the worship of the feline goddess Bastet during the New Kingdom period. Ramesses II, who reigned for nearly 67 years (1279–1213 BCE), was one of Egypt’s most powerful and enduring pharaohs. His image appears across Egypt on temples, statues, and monuments, but this particular statue is notable for its religious and symbolic context. Ptah, one of the oldest creator gods of Memphis, was a ... Discover more with Premium!
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