23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Ramses II at the Grand Egyptian Museum

A close-up view of the sculpted torso of the colossal statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, located at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Egypt. The photo highlights the detailed hieroglyphs, carved sash, and textured stone surface of the ancient artifact.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Giza, Egypt
Camera: iPhone 13 Pro Max
Copyright: © Ahmed Hamed