Ruins of Memphis — Local services in Giza

The Ruins of Memphis Museum, located in the ancient capital of Egypt, offers a captivating glimpse into the country’s early dynastic glory. The highlight is undoubtedly the colossal statue of Ramses II, lying majestically in a covered pavilion. Carved from limestone and originally standing over 10 meters tall, the statue is breathtaking in its detail and scale, even in its reclining position due to missing lower legs. Surrounding the statue, the open-air museum features an impressive collection of statues, sphinxes, and remnants from what was once a thriving metropolis. Though smaller and quieter than sites like Giza or Luxor, Memphis holds a special charm, steeped in history and the grandeur of one of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. It’s a peaceful, easily walkable site, perfect for travelers who want to step off the beaten path and explore Egypt’s ancient heart.

Entrance fee: 200 Egyptian pounds for...

This UNESCO World Heritage Site has some absolutely beautiful pieces. This place has bathrooms located on site and is an inexpensive visit. I quite enjoyed visiting the outside however it is missing information what each statue and monument was about. It would have been very beneficial to learn and understand what we are looking at to preserve our history in the world. We really enjoyed our visit overall I still highly recommend history lovers to go visit as...

This is one of the ancient ruins that contains a 3200 years old statue of Ramses II

Memphis is approx an hour away from Giza and you should be able to cover this as part of a one day tour covering Giza, Memphis,Saqqara

The statue is a 3,200-year-old figure of Ramesses II, depicting him standing. It was discovered in 1820 by Giovanni Battista Caviglia at the Great Temple of Ptah near Memphis, Egypt. It is made from limestone and...