Friday 31 August 2012

Ramses II

Ramses II was one of greatest Acient Egyptian pharaohs wh reigned in the 19th Dynasty. He sometimes referred to as "Ramses the Great" because of his great accomplishments and to his long reign over Egypt. He ruled from 1279BC to 1213BC. His father's name was Seti I and his mother's name was Queen Tuya. His wife's name was Nefetari and they got 13 children but 12 children died during his life time so his thirteenth son Merenptah (aka Merneptah) become next pharaoh after he died. He had a war with Hittite but he made truce with him and had 50 years peace. He also built Abu Simbel temple, Karnak Temple, Lame Coliseum. Ramses II was buried in tomb complex in Valley of the King after he died.
 

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