10 Interesting Ramses II Facts

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Those who are interested with one of the most notable pharaohs of Egypt should read Ramses II Facts. He was born in 1303 BC and died on 1213 BC. He became the pharaoh of Egypt for 66 years in 1279 until 1213 BC. He was famous as the greatest pharaoh of Egypt. Get more facts about Ramses II below:

Ramses II Facts 1: parents

His mother was Queen Tuya and his father was Pharaoh Sethi I. in 1303, Queen Tuya gave birth to Ramses II. His name was taken from his grandfather Ramses I.

Ramses II Facts 2: the childhood time

When Ramses was five years old, his father became a pharaoh.   He was raised and educated in the royal court.

Ramses II Facts

Ramses II Facts

Ramses II Facts 3: death of his brother

Actually Ramses has an older brother who will succeed the line as a Pharaoh if their father died. Since his older brother died, he was appointed as the prince of Egypt.

Ramses II Facts 4: Prince of Egypt

Ramses became Prince of Egypt when he was 15 years old.   He was involved with military too. He joined his father in the military campaigns. He could lead his battles when he was 22 years old. Get facts about ancient Egypt here.

Ramses II Image

Ramses II Image

Ramses II Facts 5: wives

There are two main wives of Ramses II. Both were Nefertari and Isetnofret.  He become a pharaoh and ruled Egypt alongside with Nefertari. He was very powerful.

Ramses II Facts 6: the Pharaoh of Egypt

His father passed away when Ramses was 25 years old. Based on the 19th dynasty, Ramses II is called as the third pharaoh. Get facts about Pyramid Giza here.

Ramses II Pic

Ramses II Pic

Ramses II Facts 7: expansion

Ramses II expanded his regions and led his armies to win various battles against enemies such as the Libyans, Syrians, Nubians and Hittites. The border of his region was protected and secured from the enemies.

Ramses II Facts 8: Battle of Kadesh

Battle of Kadesh is the most famous battle during his reign as a Pharaoh of Egypt. The battle occurred near the City of Kadesh. His army was against Hittites. The Hittites had 50,000 soldiers, while Ramses II only had 20,000 soldiers. The result of the battle was indecisive. It means that there was no winner. But Ramses II and his army left the battle as the hero.

Ramses II The Great

Ramses II The Great

Ramses II Facts 9: a great builder

Ramses II is also famous as a great builder. He improved Egypt with many new structures and temples in Egypt.

Ramses II Facts 10: Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel was one of the famous buildings during his reign as a Pharaoh. There are four massive statues of Ramses II inside this Abu Simbel Temple.

Ramses II

Ramses II

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