# Ramesseum

Luxor, Egypt

The Ramesseum is the memorial temple of Ramesses II on the Nile's west bank, begun in the 13th century BCE. Its shattered colossus and Osiride pillars inspired Shelley's poem about a vanished king named Ozymandias.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Ramesseum, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 25.72778, 32.61056

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