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Sarcophagus Lid of Ramesses III, 1200 BC, New Kingdom, Nineteenth Dynasty (granite)
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Sarcophagus Lid of Ramesses III, 1200 BC, New Kingdom, Nineteenth Dynasty (granite)
6366136 Sarcophagus Lid of Ramesses III, 1200 BC, New Kingdom, Nineteenth Dynasty (granite) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); height: 305 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Sarcophagus Lid of Ramesses III
Find Spot: Thebes, West Bank. Production Place: Egypt
Granite, depth 0.83 m, height 3.05 m, width 1.52 m, weight 7 ton
1200 B.C. New Kingdom, Nineteenth Dynasty); eFitzwilliam Museum; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23289564
© Fitzwilliam Museum Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK / Bridgeman Images
13th Century Coffin Funerary Granite New Kingdom Nineteenth Dynasty Pharoah Ramesses Sarcophagus Ramesses Iii Rulers
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This print showcases the Sarcophagus Lid of Ramesses III, a remarkable piece from ancient Egypt's New Kingdom. Created during the Nineteenth Dynasty around 1200 BC, this granite masterpiece stands tall at an impressive height of 305 cm. Housed in the prestigious Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge in the UK, it is a testament to both Egyptian craftsmanship and historical significance. The lid was discovered in Thebes on the West Bank and is believed to have been produced in Egypt itself. Carved with meticulous detail, it weighs a staggering seven tons and measures 0.83 m deep, 3.05 m high, and 1.52 m wide. Ramesses III was one of Egypt's revered pharaohs who ruled during this period. This sarcophagus lid serves as his final resting place—a symbol of his power and status even after death. Adorned with intricate carvings depicting royal headdresses and regal male portraits, it offers a glimpse into ancient Egyptian funerary practices. As we gaze upon this extraordinary sculpture through time's lens, we are transported back to antiquity—13th century BC—when kings reigned supreme over their vast empire. The Sarcophagus Lid of Ramesses III continues to captivate viewers today with its grandeur and artistry—an enduring testament to human creativity across millennia.
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