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What did Ramses II add to Luxor Temple?
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Temple of Hatshepsut at Dayr al-Baįø„rÄ«, Thebes, Egypt.
Ramses II made significant additions to the Temple of Luxor, which was originally commissioned by Amenhotep III. His contributions expanded the templeās entrance and forecourt, including:
- An outer court: This area was decorated with colossal statues of the pharaoh placed between the pillars of a double colonnade.1
- A lofty pylon: Ramses II constructed a large pylon at the entrance, which he decorated with reliefs depicting festival scenes and episodes from his military campaigns in Syria.12
- Colossal statues and obelisks: In front of the pylon, he added a pair of obelisks and several colossal statues of himself. While one obelisk remains at the site, the other was removed in 1831 and reerected in the Place de la Concorde in Paris.12