The pharaoh Ramesses II is one of the best known warrior rulers of ancient Egypt, famous for his military victories and great ...

Ramesses II made peace with the Hittites around 1258 B.C. and took a Hittite princess as one of his wives. Like other Egyptian pharaohs, he practiced polygamy and had many wives and concubines.

Royaumes oubliés, de l’empire hittite aux Araméens, Louvre, Paris, until 12 August. *A version of this article appears in print in the 12 September, 2019 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly* ...

* Ain Dara: A neo-Hittite temple north of St. Simeon’s, famed for its giant basalt lion statue, a symbol of the fertility goddess Ishtar, until its looting in 2019.

The Hittite version shares elements with the Akkadian and Babylonian versions, though with variations in structure and narrative details. In particular, fragments have been found that recount the ...

Almost every temple in Egypt was redecorated or rebuilt. At Karnak, the most holy of temples, a field of 134 columns were carved, each 69 feet tall and shaped like papyrus trees.

Explore Hattusa, UNESCO site with ancient temples, Alacahöyük, Yazilikaya, and more. Discover history of Hittite Empire through unique insights into civilization's legacy. The region promises an ...

Hattusa’s marvels include intricately carved sphinxes, a gate guarded by two stone lions, and the Grand Temple, the best-preserved Hittite temple. Dating back to the 13th century BCE, the Grand ...

Ramses II also had the temple complex at Abu Simbel decorated with depictions of himself Image: NEON World Heritage Exhibitions The pharaoh was celebrated for his monumental buildings and quickly ...

The ruined temple lies within what remains of Hattusa, the capital city of the Hittite empire. The Hittites formed one of the first major civilizations of the late Bronze Age, settling in modern ...