Photo from Rev. James Eaikie 



COLOSSUS O^ RAMKSES II : IvUXOR 



Rameses II, one of the best known of all the kings of Egypt, was the third sovereign of 

 the nineteenth dynasty and reigned for 67 years. The earlier years of his reign were passed 

 in almost constant warfare against the Nubians, Libyans, Syrians, and Hittites, the latter 

 being his most redoubtable foes. After 20 years' fighting, Rameses entered into an offensive 

 and defensive alliance with them and subsequently married the daughter of the Hittite king. 

 The activity of this monarch as a builder was remarkable and his hand can be traced over 

 the length and breadth of Egypt. His two finest works were the rock temples of Abu Simbel 

 and the completion of the great hypostyle hall at Karnak. His wife, Nefertari, stands in 

 the shadow behind his leg (see next picture, page 1003). 



