Colossal Statue of Ramesses II
Statue and ColossusDescription
Colossal Statue of Ramesses II is a statue and colossus in Egypt, Africa. It is held at Grand Egyptian Museum. Grand Egyptian Museum dates it to c. 1279-1213 BCE. Its height is listed as 11 m (estimated). Grand Egyptian Museum also records: “Royal statue.”
A granite statue about 11 m tall found at Memphis, now at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
No media available.
Media
AI responses
Guide answers and timeline insights related to this Wonder.
Loading responses…
Loading timelines...
Claims
Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 1279 BCE - 1213 BCE c. 1279-1213 BCE Grand Egyptian Museum | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Royal statue Grand Egyptian Museum | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
Calculating elapsed time...
Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,246 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,279 BCE - 1,213 BCE; the underlying date is uncertain.
| Unit | Completed total |
|---|---|
| Centuries | — |
| Decades | — |
| Years | — |
| Days | — |
| Hours | — |
Each row is an independent total of the same span, not a breakdown to add together.