Sarcophagus of King Merneptah

Pink granite sarcophagus of King Merneptah, son of Ramesses II. The largest ancient Egyptian sarcophagus has been identified in his tomb (KV8). New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, reign of Merneptah, ca. 1213-1203 BC. Valley of the Kings, West Thebes.

Photo: Sandro Vannini