Statue of Ramses II in the Ancient city of Pi-Ramses

Ramses II at Tanis. The statue was moved here from the city of Pi-Ramses. Ramses II built this new capital in the northeast Delta and filled it with luxurious palaces, temples, and mansions. As the New Kingdom neared its end, and the local canal dried up, much of the stonework was transported northwards to the new capital city of Tanis. The modern visitor to Tanis will discover a random array of statues, disembodied stone limbs, and royal tombs.

For more, see Gary Shaw's article 'Delta Blues' from Rawi magazine's Issue 2 available online (link in details).