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Illustration - Egypt

Illustration - Egypt

Ramses II staute at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Egypt

Illustration - Egypt

Ramses II statue at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opening - Giza

Grand Egyptian Museum Opening - Giza

Tourists stand around the colossus of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, on November 4, 2025. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) , the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, opened to the public on Tuesday. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum - Cairo

Grand Egyptian Museum - Cairo

Tourists stand around the colossus of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 14, 2025. Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is temporarily closed to the public from Oct. 15 to Nov. 3 in preparation for its official opening, scheduled for early November, according to an announcement published Monday on the museum's official website. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum - Cairo

Grand Egyptian Museum - Cairo

Tourists walk past the colossus of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 14, 2025. Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is temporarily closed to the public from Oct. 15 to Nov. 3 in preparation for its official opening, scheduled for early November, according to an announcement published Monday on the museum's official website. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE DOOR WITH A PYRAMID SHAPE AND THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE DOOR WITH A PYRAMID SHAPE AND THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE DOOR WITH A PYRAMID SHAPE AND THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE DOOR WITH A PYRAMID SHAPE AND THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE DOOR WITH A PYRAMID SHAPE AND THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE DOOR WITH A PYRAMID SHAPE AND THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE DOOR WITH A PYRAMID SHAPE AND THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. THE ENTRANCE OF THE NEW GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) WITH THE RAMSES II STATUE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Pileup Involving 17 Vehicles Shuts Down I-94 In Southwest Michigan

A multiple-vehicle crash shut down I-94 in both directions near Hartford in Van Buren County, Michigan, on Monday, December 2. Michigan State Police reported that one person was critically injured, and they believed driving too fast under whiteout conditions to be a factor in the crash.

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Egypt's Abu Simbel Temple welcomes solar alignment

STORY: Egypt's Abu Simbel Temple welcomes solar alignment SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:36 LOCATION: ASWAN, Egypt CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of Abu Simbel Temple 2. various of interior of Abu Simbel Temple illuminated by sunlight STORYLINE: Tourists witnessed the solar alignment over Abu Simbel Temple in Aswan, Egypt, as rays of the morning sun reached the innermost shrine and illuminated inside sculptures on Thursday. The solar alignment, a rare phenomenon, takes place twice a year on Feb. 22 and Oct. 22. Locals believe the dates mark the coronation of King Ramses II and his birthday respectively. Abu Simbel Temple is one of the largest temples carved in rocks in the world and was built by Ramses nearly 3,300 years ago. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Aswan, Egypt. (XHTV)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-EGYPT-GOLDEN TREASURES-EXHIBITION

AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-EGYPT-GOLDEN TREASURES-EXHIBITION

(231118) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 16, 2023 shows a scene of the media preview of the "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" exhibition held in Sydney, Australia. TO GO WITH "Feature: 3,000-year-old golden treasures of Pharaoh Ramses II glisten at Australian Museum" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-EGYPT-GOLDEN TREASURES-EXHIBITION

AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-EGYPT-GOLDEN TREASURES-EXHIBITION

(231118) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Journalists watch an introduction video at the media preview of the "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" exhibition in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 16, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: 3,000-year-old golden treasures of Pharaoh Ramses II glisten at Australian Museum" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-EGYPT-GOLDEN TREASURES-EXHIBITION

AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-EGYPT-GOLDEN TREASURES-EXHIBITION

(231118) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Journalists experience a VR project at the media preview of the "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" exhibition in Sydney, Australia, on Nov. 16, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: 3,000-year-old golden treasures of Pharaoh Ramses II glisten at Australian Museum" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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3,000-year-old golden treasures of Pharaoh Ramses II glisten at Australian Museum

STORY: 3,000-year-old golden treasures of Pharaoh Ramses II glisten at Australian Museum SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibits of the "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" STORYLINE: With 100,000 tickets already sold in advance, anticipation has been bubbling up in the air for the exhibition titled "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" even before its official opening to the public at the Australian Museum. The blockbuster exhibition features 182 exquisite artifacts directly from the pyramids and museums of Egypt, bringing to life the story of Ramses II, who became the second-longest reigning pharaoh in ancient Egypt's history. The treasure trove includes jewelry in gold and silver, amulets, pottery, stone sculptures, limestone paintings, wooden coffins, and animal mummies, some of which have survived more than 3,000 years. Before the curtain of the exhibition is raised, a media la

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FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

(230406) -- PARIS, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A part of a statue of ancient Egyptian King Ramses II is seen during the media preview of an exhibition titled "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" in Paris, France, April 6, 2023. The exhibition, which explores the life of King Ramses II, will open to the public from April 7 to Sept. 6, 2023 in Paris. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

(230406) -- PARIS, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibit is seen during the media preview of an exhibition titled "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" in Paris, France, April 6, 2023. The exhibition, which explores the life of King Ramses II, will open to the public from April 7 to Sept. 6, 2023 in Paris. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

(230406) -- PARIS, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The sarcophagus of ancient Egyptian King Ramses II is seen during the media preview of an exhibition titled "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" in Paris, France, April 6, 2023. The exhibition, which explores the life of King Ramses II, will open to the public from April 7 to Sept. 6, 2023 in Paris. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

(230406) -- PARIS, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The head of a statue of ancient Egyptian King Ramses II is seen during the media preview of an exhibition titled "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" in Paris, France, April 6, 2023. The exhibition, which explores the life of King Ramses II, will open to the public from April 7 to Sept. 6, 2023 in Paris. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

(230406) -- PARIS, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The head of a statue of ancient Egyptian King Ramses II is seen during the media preview of an exhibition titled "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" in Paris, France, April 6, 2023. The exhibition, which explores the life of King Ramses II, will open to the public from April 7 to Sept. 6, 2023 in Paris. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

(230406) -- PARIS, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Exhibits are seen during the media preview of an exhibition titled "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" in Paris, France, April 6, 2023. The exhibition, which explores the life of King Ramses II, will open to the public from April 7 to Sept. 6, 2023 in Paris. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

(230406) -- PARIS, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A part of an obelisk engraved with the name of ancient Egyptian King Ramses II is seen during the media preview of an exhibition titled "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" in Paris, France, April 6, 2023. The exhibition, which explores the life of King Ramses II, will open to the public from April 7 to Sept. 6, 2023 in Paris. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

FRANCE-PARIS-RAMSES II-EXHIBITION

(230406) -- PARIS, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A part of an obelisk engraved with the name of ancient Egyptian King Ramses II is seen during the media preview of an exhibition titled "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" in Paris, France, April 6, 2023. The exhibition, which explores the life of King Ramses II, will open to the public from April 7 to Sept. 6, 2023 in Paris. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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Egypt Heritage site

Egypt Heritage site

ABU SIMBEL, Egypt - Photo shows the Great Temple of Ramses II in Abu Simbel, Egypt, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on Dec. 21, 2013.

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Egypt Heritage site

Egypt Heritage site

ABU SIMBEL, Egypt - Photo shows the Great Temple of Ramses II in Abu Simbel, Egypt, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on Dec. 21, 2013.

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Ramses II statue in Egypt

Ramses II statue in Egypt

A statue of ancient pharaoh Ramses II is transported to the construction site of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt on Jan. 25, 2018. The Egyptian Antiquities Ministry allowed the press to cover the work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ramses II statue in Egypt

Ramses II statue in Egypt

A statue of ancient pharaoh Ramses II is transported to the construction site of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt on Jan. 25, 2018. The Egyptian Antiquities Ministry allowed the press to cover the work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ramses II statue in Egypt

Ramses II statue in Egypt

A statue of ancient pharaoh Ramses II is transported to the construction site of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt on Jan. 25, 2018. The Egyptian Antiquities Ministry allowed the press to cover the work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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