Kevin Paredes
One piece that resonated with me was the irony of the Temple of Dendur. Technically, the temple itself is not a traditional piece, rather, it was constructed by the Romans. It stands strong and is very stable in nature, which is amazing for a structure over 2000 years old, but what made me most interested about it was the comparison between the structure itself and Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem Ozymandias. Based on the poem, Ozymandias is supposed to be an important king and prominent figure, but the way in which his structure was preserved does not indicate that anyone cared about the statue. The poem itself is a claim of importance, but the statue is in a “colossal wreck.” Conversely, the Temple of Dendur is a structure that represents nothing except for being a gift to other prominent figures in Egypt. It was in good condition when it was found, and its figure and structure was properly preserved. 
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Hi,
I like your selection and astute analysis. Although I have never been to Egypt to either, I had watched all 3 films starring Brendan Fraser in the Mummy and Mummy Returns. I think I learned all of my Egyptian history from those films, and I am glad to learn a little from your post that there was another prominent and important pharaoh Ozymandias. Now I can add a new historical figure to my arsenal of knowledge of Egyptian history, including Imhotep and Pharaoh Tut. And yea, you’re right, the statue is well preserved!