The Period Of Ramses II

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advancement that was created during the era of Ramses II. It was colossal and “the Egyptian insistence on colossal size proves itself entirely appropriate to the surroundings” (Sullivan 178). It was amazing and “its proportions were superb” (Sullivan 178). Since they made it such a colossal size, it made the kingdom look great, and others would admire it. It was also a great structure, because of its massive and precise proportions, and was built well. Another example of great architecture during this time was the Hypostyle Hall. This structure “made possible the standard basilica form so widely used ever since, including our own day” (Sullivan 181). It was so astonishing that “it is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World” (Sullivan 180). This temple was really significant, because it was such a colossal structure made for the god Amon. If was copied and used throughout the world and it is even used today. The world still looks at this structure as a great ...

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determined in making his army strong, it ended up being very powerful. The Egyptians were successful and powerful during their battles because of their great determination. Ramses arranged and presented his military in significant ways. He gained considerable help because he “hired Libyans and other foreigners from the islands of the Mediterranean and the sea-coast to fight their battles” (Budge 96). He also had “a pet lion that drove with him in his war-chariot and attacked the foe” (Budge 138). The Egyptians could not have been successful at any of their battles if they had not received help from other empires. Since Ramses did creative acts while in battle, it showed a new way of ...

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