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Sep 2, 2009 · Ramses II (in carica dal 1279 al 1213 a.C.; noto anche come Ramesse II, Ramsete II) era conosciuto dagli antichi egizi come Usermaatra Setepenra, ossia "Colui che mantiene l'equilibrio e l'armonia, potente è la giustizia di Ra, eletto di Ra".
2 days ago · Pharaoh of Egypt (ruled c. 1304–1237 bc). When Ramesses II acceded to the throne Egypt was at war with the Hittites. In the fifth year of his reign Ramesses II fought the Hittites at Kadesh where he managed to extricate himself from a perilous situation.
Jun 6, 2021 · Image of Ramesses II of the 19th Dynasty, from the early years of his reign. The painting shows his regnal name as "Usermaatre" (he changed it to Usermaatre-Setepenre in the second regnal year), and his eldest son (first in the upper row) is still called by his birth name Amenherwenemef, instead of the better known Amenherkhopsef, which he took around this time.
Relief of Ramesses II on limestone, still with its original colour. In his second year, Ramesses defeated the Sherden sea pirates.They were causing problems along Egypt's Mediterranean coast by attacking cargo-laden vessels on the sea routes to Egypt.
Jan 11, 2023 · Mummy scan. The mummy of Ramesses II is now in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo. It was discovered in 1881 near Luxor in southern Egypt, and at some point after that, it was ...
Ramesses II was not born a prince. His grandfather Ramesses I was a vizier and military officer during the reign of pharaoh Horemheb, who appointed Ramesses I as his successor; at this time, Ramesses II was about eleven years old.
Remarks King during Dynasty 19 of ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom; ruled nearly 67 years and fathered over 100 children. Ramses fought a number of battles against foreign enemies, such as the Hittites and the Nubians, and built many temples and other monuments throughout Egypt and Nubia.
