Colossal Statue of Ramses II from Memphis, Egypt #ancientegypt

Explore the grandeur and historical significance of the Colossal Statue of Ramses II, a monumental sculpture located in Memphis, Egypt. This awe-inspiring statue is over 3,200 years old and stands as one of the most iconic representations of Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs. Originally situated near the great temple of Ptah in Memphis, the colossal statue of Ramses II is carved from a single block of limestone and weighs approximately 83 tons. Despite the ravages of time and environmental factors, the statue remains a remarkable testament to the artistry, religious practices, and political power of the ancient Egyptians. This video offers an in-depth look at the history, craftsmanship, and cultural impact of the colossal statue of Ramses II in Memphis, providing viewers with a comprehensive understanding of this ancient masterpiece.

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[florgarcia]

The worst historical mistake is presuming that present day humanity is better than our ancestors.

[robinj.]

It must be obvious, to anyone with a brain, that something HUGE is missing from our History textbooks!

[nickeconomidis]

I believe that if the library in Alexandria wasn’t destroyed we would have understood a lot of things we still don’t understand to this day

[specialk]

I wish time travel was a thing. I'd love to travel back and see these amazing statues and things being created.

[jmrggrmj]

It is sad that the name of most of the ancient artists are lost. They deserve the credit.

[PastarocketS-sbnk]

Obviously, whoever carved that statue was VERY skilled.

[nareshlathia]

We assume they were unskilled. They were very very skilled.

[fatjoe]

Saw this in the 80’s, ran my hands over the smooth polished surface. Just one of the amazing things the ancient Egyptians did, phenomenal

[trevormoffat]

It’s almost as if Bronze Age humans were skilled artisans, who took care and attention with their workmanship. Who’d have thought?
It’s amazing what humans can do if they don’t have TikTok and Netflix to distract them.

[marcanthony]

I visited and toured Egypt back in May 2022 and standing next to this statue was amazing. It was marvelous ✨️.

[SkitSkat]

You should see how detailed statues in India are. The muscular and bodily details are amazing.

[davidchamling]

Even in India, temples are curved out from a single granite stone

[pierrelabrecque]

I think the most important concept to grasp is humility. It is ok to not know shit. It is only bad if we accept it and stop asking questions.

[KFCMmuc]

The most important factor is time, I think. Not only were the artisans highly skilled - they did not care about time as we do today. We are watching a 20 sec clip today as we were watching a full 90min documentary 15 years ago. Today, NOBODY knows what patience is anymore

[riccardopocci]

I saw this statue in egypt as a kid… i still remember everything! Was amazing

[karensmetanovska]

I love Egypt. I went there in my twenties. It’s a fascinating place. The people are wonderful.

[johnnyxmusic]

The real feat is in creating a sculpture of that size and being able to move it. Limestone is a relatively soft rock that is easy to carve and takes detail very well. Now, freeing that from the bedrock and moving it without cracking that fragile stone… That’s the real magic.

[MrCrazyFox]

They knew what they were doing, give them the credit they deserve.

[Cantstandtherock]

We went to Abu Simbel a couple of years ago, we loved every city in Egypt.

[msladycassandra]

I believe they were much more advanced than we can even imagine.