King ramses ii tomb

Ramses ii mummy

Famous people. Ramses II is a significant persona in Egyptian civilization. This third Pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt was named after his grandfather, Ramses I and was groomed to be a leader despite not being directly in line to take over the reins, as the next Pharaoh. His older brother was but unfortunately died young. On his fifteenth birthday, Ramses II became Prince.

He was crowned king at age 25, upon the death of the then Pharoah, his father Seti I. Ramses II, the greatest Pharaoh of ancient Egypt was popular in his lifetime and even after. A look at the top 10 facts about him may just reveal why. The Ramesseum and Abu Simbel are examples of detailed buildings that came up during Ramses II reign, which are still a center of attraction in Egypt and visited by tourists from all over the world.

Another architectural achievement during Ramses II reign was the new ancient Egyptian capital city that he built.

Ramses and moses

Unfortunately, the city was later abandoned and it deteriorated. He commandeered a small troop against the Hittites at the famous battle of Kadesh. This battle was one of the oldest ever recorded in history, spanning over a long period. He escaped death and reclaimed the provinces that had been lost. Ramses II showcased his leadership and commandeering prowess in the battlefield against nations such as the Hittites, Nubians, Libyans and Syrians.

He had an outstanding ability to lead the army.