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10 Facts About Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II

10 Facts About Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II

Gargi Chakravorty

You think you know ancient Egypt? Think again. When it comes to legendary rulers, few figures loom as large as . This pharaoh didn’t just rule Egypt. He dominated it for more than six decades, leaving behind monuments so colossal they still make you feel tiny when you stand before them. Let me be real ...

Illustration of Pharaoh of Egypt Ramses II riding his chariot; the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx appear behind him.

The Pharaoh’s Final Days: How Ramesses II Died and What Came After

April Joy Jovita

Ramesses II, often called Ramesses the Great, reigned for 66 years during Egypt’s New Kingdom and became one of its most iconic rulers. Known for his ambitious construction projects, military campaigns, and reputed fatherhood of over 100 children, his life and death continue to captivate archaeologists and historians alike. New investigations, blending archaeological records, anatomical ...