Tiles from the railing of a throne dais of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213
Tiles from the railing of a throne dais of Ramesses II, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1279–1213 , From Egypt, Eastern Delta, Qantir (Piramesse), Palace of Ramesses II, Faience, paint, L. cm (8 5/8 in.), W. cm (7 7/16 in.), D. cm (4 1/4 in.), This tile once decorated the palace of Ramesses II in Piramesse, which he made into one of the greatest royal cities of ancient Egypt. Thanks to the royal favor and its strategic location, Piramesse soon became an important international trade center and a cosmopolitan metropolis, boasting a harbor, a military base, and temples dedicated to various gods like Amun-Re-Horakhti-Atum, Seth, Astarte, etc
Size: 3230px × 3906px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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