Articles for tag: ancient egypt, Egyptian pharaohs, Merneptah, Ramesses II, royal succession

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 ...