Ramses II

Ramses II (also known as Ramesses II or Ramses the Great) was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled from 1279 to 1213 BC. He was the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty and is considered one of the greatest rulers in ancient Egyptian history.Ramses II was born in 1303 BC and was the son of Pharaoh Seti I and Queen Tuya.

He became pharaoh at the age of 25 and ruled for 66 years, making him the longest-serving pharaoh in Egyptian history.During his reign, Ramses II expanded the Egyptian Empire through military conquests and established a series of impressive building projects, including the Ramesseum, the Temple of Amun at Karnak, and the Temple of Ptah at Memphis.

He also commissioned the construction of the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak and the Temple of Ra-Horakhty at Heliopolis.Ramses II was known for his military prowess and is believed to have led his army to victory in numerous battles against the Hittites and other neighboring civilizations.

He also oversaw a period of peace and prosperity in Egypt, and his reign is remembered as the "Golden Age" of ancient Egypt.Ramses II died in 1213 BC at the age of 90 and was succeeded by his 13th son, Merneptah. His tomb, known as KV7, was discovered in 1881 in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt.