Ramsses II

Ramsses II or also called Ramsses the great lived a non-forgettable life. His success was great with in his reign of 67 years. He was the son of Seti I and Queen Tuya. He reigned in the nineteenth dynasty from around 1279-1213 B.C. (Oakes)

In Ramsesses' reign he showed himself as a great builder of magnificent monuments. He did much work to improve the valley of the kings. He had built many of the famous ancient temples, tombs and statues during his reign. Some of the many awe-inspiring places were the great hall at Karnak in Thebes, his father's funerary temple, his own which was called Ramsesseum, and the rock hewn temple of Abu Simbel. Because of his great works he left his mark and perhaps the greatest marks of all the rulers of his country. (James, Oakes)

Another thing that Ramsesses II showed himself as in his reign was a great warrior. One of the most major events in his reign was the Battle of Kadesh. At this battle Ramsesses was also most captured in the battle but was not. The battle was not a loss but it was neither a victory to Ramsesses because he was not successful in gaining more territory. Source (James)

He had numerous wives one of which was Nefertari who had the best and prettiest tomb in the valley of the queens. His other wives consisted of two of his daughters, a sister, and two Hittie princesses. Through his lifespan he fathered around a hundred children. After his death one of his son's Merneptah took over and reigned after him. His body was first placed in his tomb in the valley of the kings after his death but was then moved to a safer place with the greater value things. This was because looting tombs had become a widespread event. Source (Oakes)

If we look at this Pharaoh's military, building, and life achievements he is a legendary figure that is great and will be remember forever along with many other Egyptian Pharaohs. This is what he wanted and wished for. It was an extraordinarily long reign this was because he had lived a long and full life. Despite Ramsesses II hard work and great help to his country Egypt within 150 years after his death they were taken over and the New Kingdom was then over for the Egyptians. source (Oakes)

Book Sources:

Oakes, Lorina/ Gahlin, Lucia. Ancient Egypt: An Illistrated reference to the myths, religion, pyramids, and temples of the land of the paharaohs. Barnes and Noble: New York; 2003.

James, T.G.H. Ramsesse II. Fairfax pub.: New York; 2002

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