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Luxor, Governorate Al-Uqsur Theban Triad Temple: Ramses II expansion New Kingdom, XIX Dynasty (1298-1187 BC) Ŧ Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) |
Comments: A major enlargement of the temple complex was carried out by Ramses II (1279-1213 BC), who added a large court and a pylon with obelisks and colossal statues. This was the usual method of extending a temple: by building in front of the existing structure. |
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