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 ...

Treasures of Tutankhamen will take pride of place when the museum, showing more than 100,000 artefacts from Egypt’s golden age, opens fully.

The Grand Egyptian Museum will house an 11-metre statue of Ramses II and over 100,000 artefacts, including Tutankhamun’s treasures.