Artisans including masons, sculptors, painters, metal workers and carpenters. there were also thousands of slaves to do the all the heavy labouring jobs. Most of the slaves were captives from the wars fought by the Egyptians.
The Luxor Temple and the Great Temple of Ramses II
obelisks
After claiming victory over the Hittites, Ramses II commissioned the construction of Abu Simbel temples in Nubia. These temples were carved into the mountainside and dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra and Ra-Horakhty. The temples were not only a symbol of Ramses II's military triumphs but also served as a demonstration of his power and grandeur as a pharaoh.
King Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, did not build pyramids in the traditional sense, as they were primarily constructed during the Old and Middle Kingdoms of ancient Egypt. Instead, he focused on monumental architecture such as temples and statues, most notably the Ramesseum and the temples at Abu Simbel. His projects were intended to showcase his power, commemorate his reign, and honor the gods, rather than serve as burial sites like the earlier pyramids. Ramses II aimed to demonstrate his divine status and ensure his legacy through grand structures that celebrated his achievements.
Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, primarily built temples dedicated to various gods, reflecting his devotion and the importance of religion in ancient Egyptian society. However, he also constructed monumental structures for himself, such as the Ramesseum, which served as both a temple and a mortuary site. His extensive building projects included the famous Abu Simbel temples, dedicated to the sun gods Ra-Horakhty and Amun, as well as his own deification. Thus, while many of his temples were for gods, they also served to glorify his reign and legacy.
ramses built the temples to please the gods
Two temples were built.
ramses ii had a education in building strong and great temples
Abu simbel
The Luxor Temple and the Great Temple of Ramses II
obelisks
Pharaoh Ramses II had the temple built in 1257.
After claiming victory over the Hittites, Ramses II commissioned the construction of Abu Simbel temples in Nubia. These temples were carved into the mountainside and dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra and Ra-Horakhty. The temples were not only a symbol of Ramses II's military triumphs but also served as a demonstration of his power and grandeur as a pharaoh.
Giovanni Belzoni
Temples statues and monuments i think....
King Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, did not build pyramids in the traditional sense, as they were primarily constructed during the Old and Middle Kingdoms of ancient Egypt. Instead, he focused on monumental architecture such as temples and statues, most notably the Ramesseum and the temples at Abu Simbel. His projects were intended to showcase his power, commemorate his reign, and honor the gods, rather than serve as burial sites like the earlier pyramids. Ramses II aimed to demonstrate his divine status and ensure his legacy through grand structures that celebrated his achievements.
Pretty much all of the Pharaohs built temples for Amun-Ra. Some of the more famous ones were built by Ramses II, Thutmose III, and Ramses III.