Statue of Ramesses at Saqqara
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This photo shows a giant broken stone statue lying on the ground. Palm trees stand tall behind it, and the statue’s head is missing. The surface looks rough and weathered, with some carvings still visible on the body. The photo was taken in the 1870s or 1880s, showing how old ruins looked at the time. The statue is part of a larger site called Saqqara, an ancient burial ground. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see where this photo is kept.
