Ramesses II

Ramesses II, born around 1303 BCE and died in 1213 BCE, is one of ancient Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. He ruled from 1279 to 1213 BCE, famed for his architectural and military achievements.

Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, was born around 1303 BCE and died in 1213 BCE. His reign, beginning in 1279 BCE and lasting nearly 66 years, is among the longest in Egyptian history. Son of Seti I, he is renowned for his military campaigns, notably the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites, which led to the first recorded peace treaty. An ambitious builder, he left a monumental legacy with the Abu Simbel complex, the Ramesseum, and additions to the Karnak and Luxor temples. His reign represents the peak of Egyptian power, and his image as a warrior and builder king has endured through the ages. He was buried in the Valley of the Kings and remains one of the most iconic figures of antiquity.

Egypt • |-1292/-1189| • Dynastie XIX

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