PRESENTATION OUTLINE
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- Ramses II was one of the pharaohs in the 19th dynasty.
- His rein lasted about 70 years, second longest in Egyptian history.
- Also known as Ramses the Great.
- Ramses II is often known as the greatest, most powerful, and most celebrated pharaoh in Egypt.
- Rein: about 1279 B.C.-1213 B.C.
WHERE AND WHEN DID RAMSES II LIVE?
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- Ramses lived over 90 years, seeming almost impossible for life back then.
- Lived in Nile Delta before rein.
- Built a full-scale city called Pi-Ramesse.
- Pi-Ramesse was the new capital of Ancient Egypt up to the 21 dynasty.
WHAT WAS RAMSES II KNOWN FOR?
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- Ramses II was known for his architecture; he built monuments out of older ones.
- Ramses II was captain of the army by age 10.
- Ramses II built Abu Simbel to represent himself, the battle of Kadesh, and his wife, Nefertari.
- Ramses II attacked places like Libya, Nubia, and Syria many times trying to claim more land.
WHAT WAS THE TOMB OF RAMSES II LIKE?
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- Ramses II's tomb was initially located in The Valley of the Kings. It was then moved because of tomb robbers.
- After about two weeks of being moved, it was then moved to tomb DB320, and found in 1881.
- The mummy of Ramses II is thought to be the best preserved mummy found.
- Scientists were able to figure that Ramses II had red hair.
WHAT WAS FAMILY LIFE FOR RAMSES II LIKE?
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- Ramses II had about 12 wives, but hus chief wife was Nefertari.
- The family of Ramses II didn't origin in royalty, but they fought for it.
- Ramses II had well over 100 children.
- The father and previous ruler of Ramses II was his father, Seti I.
- His mother was Tuya.
HOW DID RAMSES II HELP OR HURT PEOPLE?
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- Ramses II hurt his army because he believed two Hittite spies that lied to him.
- The Hittities were then able to fight against him and his army with Ramses II unprepared.
- Ramses II help hus army because he stayed out of battles he knew he would loose.
- Ramses II is believed to be the pharaoh in the biblical Exodus story, where Israelites were hurt.
- Even though it wasn't his fault, the death if Ramses II led to less power in Egypt.
WHY WAS THE REIN OF RAMSES II SUCCESSFUL?
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- After the rule of Akhenaten, Ramses II brought back regular religion to Egypt.
- Ramses was able to keep Egyptians safe from armies and empires.
- Ramses led several campaigns to close places, conquering land to grow his empire.
- Ramses II created monuments to make sure people remembered his rein.