(Astigan.com) – Egyptian Archaeologists have recently dug up parts of a statue belonging to Rames II and a temple in Cairo.

Parts of a statue of Ramses II and a large temple were discovered in the Ain Shams area in east Cairo. The temple was build for Ramses II, one of the most famous pharaohs of Egypt.

Ramses II ruled Egypt for about 68 years between 1304BC and 1237 BC and enriched his kingdom with numerous temples and statues. He also undertook multiple military campaigns in order to expand Egypt’s territory.

The Battle of Kadesh is where Ramses II met the Hindu ruler in an attempt to conquer the Kadesh, an important trade center. This battle was commemorated on one of Rames’ temples and it is the first recorded battle in military history.

Archaeologists at Ain Shams have also unearthed large slabs of limestone that were used to build the temple, according to MENA. Ramses II mumy and some of his personal objects are on display in the National Museum in Cairo.

Image: Mummy of Ramses II

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