Ramses+II+(achievements+within+Egypt)

A. Life & Family B. Achievements within Egypt 1. Buildings 2. Legacy
 * Ramses II**

Ramses II was considered the greatest pharaoh of the 19th dynasty of Egypt. **Also known as '''Ramses the Great"**, Egypt flourished under his rule. Many other pharaohs tried to copy him, but did not succeed. He was a famous warrior who built many buildings and temples, and his people worshipped him. He was known as "Ramses The Great" because he did many great things for Egypt.

Ramses II was born around 1303 B.C. His father was Seti I and his mother was Queen Tuy. Seti I set the stage for his son because of all the wonderful things he did for Egypt. Seti I introduced art and culture to the Egyptian people, but it was Ramses II that carried it on and continued this through his reign. Ramses II was given the throne of Egypt around the age of 20. **//Ramses II reigned Egypt for approximately 66 years//** and died around 1213 B.C. It is believed he was around 99 years old when he died. He outlived many of his wives, children, and grandchildren.

Ramses II was known as "Ramses The Great" for many reasons. One reason was the fact that **he was a great warrior**. His most famous battle was called the **//Battle of Kadesh//** around 1274 B.C. In his battles, he would organize powerful armies and take back lands that once belonged to Egypt under other rulers. He was also known as a peacemaker. **//It is said that he signed the first peace treaty in history//** with his enemies, the Hittites, ending many years of battle. Under his rule, the Egyptian way of life continued to improve with peace and prosperity while the empire grew.

Ramses II loved architecture. He left many monuments across Egypt. Some of these include the temple at Karnak, which he completed, the Ramesseum, his mortuary temple, the temple at Luxor, and the great rock temple at Abu-Simbel. This temple is considered one of his finest because of **the four seated figures of the king on the front walls.** All of his buildings, temples, and monuments are thought to be the most beautiful of ancient Egypt because of their impressive architectural details.

Ramses II became one of the most powerful rulers of ancient Egypt. During his reign he put together a great empire that stretched from Africa to the middle East. He organized powerful armies that were effective in winning battles and taking back land that once belonged to Egypt. He loved architecture and had many beautiful temples, buildings, and monuments made for him. Rmses II became the legendary figure he wanted to be and was buried in the Valley of the Kings. Later, his mummy was moved, and now is located at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

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