Ramesses’ Odyssey is an interactive visual feature exploring how one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful rulers shaped his image through monuments and inscriptions. It follows the journey of his 11-metre granite statue from Aswan to the Grand Egyptian Museum, presenting complex historical and archaeological material in a clear, accessible way. Created to mark the museum’s opening after more than 20 years of construction, the project introduces it to a global audience through an engaging, easy-to-follow narrative.
We built a scroll-driven interactive centred on the 11-metre statue of Ramesses II at the museum entrance. Animation and guided visuals explain the statue’s history and scale, turning a complex archaeological story into a clear, immersive narrative.
The story is based on extensive research, including primary sources, archaeological records, and museum documentation, with expert consultation to verify key details
Fun fact: even major publications like National Geographic have mixed up two different statues of Ramesses II — a long-standing confusion we identified, clarified, and resolved within the project.
The feature includes a timeline visualisation of pharaohs’ reigns, placing Ramesses II’s unusually long rule in context
And a mapped reconstruction of the statue’s journey from the Aswan quarry to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Measurements such as height, weight, and distance are shown through clear comparisons and spatial visuals. By embedding quantitative information into storytelling, the project helps audiences grasp the engineering scale and historical context behind the monument.