On Saturday, sun’s alignment with the face of King Ramses II at the Abu ... These dates are believed to mark the birthday of King Ramses II and the day of his coronation on the throne.

Ramesses II was the ... now modern-day Syria and for his building projects, including the expansion of Karnak Temple. Related: Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II's 'handsome' face revealed ...

Speaking with Reuters, the experts from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported that the upper half stretched some 12.5 feet tall, and depicted Ramesses II wearing a headdress ...