Pharaoh Ramses II, Ramses the Great
The Pharaohs - The PeopleThe Infamous Pharaoh who built many of the best known Monuments that remain standing today
After Pharaoh Tutankhamun, Pharaoh Ramses II or Ramses the Great may be the best known ancient Egyptian.
He lived for more years than any other Pharaoh except one, fathered more children than any other Pharaoh, was a prolific builder, signed the first known Peace Treaty, and built love letters to his Great Royal Wife, Nefertari.
He is and remains an extremly enigmatic figure
Quick Bio
Parents: Pharaoh Seti I and Queen Tuya and Born: 1302BC
Inherited the Throne when he was approx. 22 years old and Reign: 66 years
Regnal Name or Prenomen: Usermaatra-setepenra Ramessu-meryamen or, the Powerful One of Ma’at, the Justice of Ra is Powerful, chosen of Ra, Ra bore him, beloved of Amun
Hittite version of his name: Washmuaria Shatepnaria Riamashesha Maiamana
Main Consort: Great Royal Wife, Queen Nefertari
Died: 1213BC and Buried: KV7 and Successor: His son, Merneptah
Learn more about Pharaoh Ramses II’s Family Members here:
Pharaoh’s Grandfather, Ramses I https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=8469
Pharaoh’s Father, Seti I https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=8398
Pharaoh’s Mother, Queen Tuya https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=7157
Pharaoh’s Wife, Queen Nefertari https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=5105
Pharaoh’s other Great Royal Wives https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=5117
Pharaoh’s Son & Successor, Merneptah https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=7385
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Pharaoh Ramses II’s life
Early Life & Family
Taking the Throne
Military Campaigns
Building Achievements
Later Reign
Legacy
There are numerous achievements within Pharaoh’s life and reign. Here are links to the webpages for a few of them:
Pharaoh Ramses II vs The Sea Peoples https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=6175
Princess Henuttawy’s Tomb, QV73, Waset https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=5117
Hypostyle Hall, Karnak Temple https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=6644
Building of his Capital City, Pi Ramses https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=3912
Princess Henutmira’s Tomb, QV75, Waset https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=4853
His Mortuary Temple, the Ramesseum https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=6105
Princess Meritamen’s Tomb, Waset https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=4952
Temples in his Capital City, Pi Ramses https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=5840
Battle of Kadesh https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=11626
Tomb QV66 for Queen Nefertari, Waset https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=5014
Construction of the Temples at Abu Simbel https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=2328
First Peace Treaty in the World https://historyofegypt.net/?page_id=8180
