A team of archaeologists led by Professor Henning Franzmeier undertake excavations in the palace of Ramses II located in the mythical city of Pi-Ramses.

The Prince of Egypt is a 1998 award-winning animated film based on the Book of Exodus in the Bible. Set in ancient Egypt, the ...

Ramses II (the Great) was one of the most prolific builders of ancient Egypt. Hardly a site exists that he did not initiate, add to, complete, or build entirely himself. Some of the greatest ...

including the wooden coffin of King Ramses II from the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Visitors can see an array of statues, gold jewelry, cosmetic tools, and painted coffins.