PHARAOH RAMSES II FULL
Ramses II's personal life is also full of accomplishments, with at least 11 royal wives and more than 110 children.įinally, the pharaoh died at the age of 90, before being placed in a wooden sarcophagus in the shape of an Osirian statue, itself placed at the bottom of a tomb dug into a hill in the Valley of the Kings in southern Egypt. He erected many monuments now coveted by tourists, such as the renowned temple of Abu Simbel, whose statues reach nearly 20 meters high. > READ ALSO - Egypt: account of the pharaonic displacement of the sarcophagus of Ramses II in France At least 11 wives and more than 110 childrenĪrchitecturally, the ruler was a sovereign builder. The ancient civilization of North Africa was renowned for its military strength, thanks to many battles won. And if he has marked the spirits so much, it is mainly because his passage on the throne marks the apogee of ancient Egypt. A tomb dating back over 3,200 years that was built for a senior official of Ramesses II, one of Egypts most powerful pharaohs has been discovered at Saqqara.
It is therefore a record in the history of the country and an exceptional longevity for the time. Known as "The Great", Ramses II is the most admired of the pharaohs, firstly because his reign extended over time, 66 years precisely.
But who was really the character who has fascinated for more than 3,000 years? If the mummy of the greatest pharaoh to have walked this Earth remained in Egypt, more than a hundred pieces are exposed. Especially since its imposing sarcophagus is present, and promises to amaze passionate and curious of all kinds. Ramses II is one of the most famous pharaohs, which is why the exhibition dedicated to him from this Friday is causing a sensation in recent days. In one of the world’s largest chariot battles, fought beside the Orontes River, Pharaoh Ramses II sought to wrest Syria from the Hittites and recapture the Hittite-held city of Kadesh.
Who was this pharaoh, who remains one of the best known to the general public? Battle of Kadesh, (1275 bc), major battle between the Egyptians under Ramses II and the Hittites under Muwatallis, in Syria, southwest of im, on the Orontes River. Unlike its receptacle, the mummy of Ramses II did not make the trip from Egypt, but nearly 180 pieces make up the exhibition. Thibaud Hue, edited by Loane Nader 09h22, 07 April 2023 From this Friday, the sarcophagus of Pharaoh Ramses II is exhibited at the Grande Halle de la Villette, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris.
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