The Ramesseum is a mortuary temple located in Thebes, Egypt, dedicated to the Pharaoh Ramesses II, who reigned during the 19th Dynasty. Built around 1250 BCE, it served as a place for worship and offerings to the deceased king. The temple features impressive columns, large statues, and intricate reliefs that depict the pharaoh's achievements and divine status. The Ramesseum is renowned for its colossal statue of Ramesses II, which once stood over 17 meters tall. Although much of the structure is in ruins today, it remains an important archaeological site, providing insights into ancient Egyptian architecture and religious practices.