Egypt is known for its magnificent monuments and its history, but have you ever thought about the kings who were behind these extraordinary constructions?
Ramses II was one among them. He was the third pharaoh of the nineteenth dynasty of Egypt. He is often regarded as the greatest and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire who ruled over the kingdom for nearly 66 years, taking the civilization to new heights.
His successors called him the ‘Great Ancestor’. Ramses II led several military expeditions into the Levant. By entering into peace treaties with these empires, Ramses helped to solidify Egypt’s borders on all sides, allowing for increased internal stability.
The early part of his reign was focused on building cities, temples, and monuments. He established the city of Pi-Ramesses in the Nile Delta as his new capital and used it as the main base for his campaigns in Syria.