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Ramesses II (Ramesses the Great)
Pi-Ramesses, Egypt
Archival Overview
The quintessential Pharaoh of the Egyptian New Kingdom. Reigned for 66 years, led military campaigns across the Levant, concluded the world's first recorded international peace treaty, and erected Abu Simbel and the Ramesseum.
Biographical Record
Ramesses II expanded the Egyptian Empire's northern borders, famously fighting the Hittite Empire at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BCE. The ensuing Egyptian-Hittite peace treaty (the Eternal Treaty) is preserved in both hieroglyphs and Akkadian cuneiform and is celebrated as the earliest diplomatic peace accord in human history.
His monumental building projects transformed the Egyptian landscape, including the colossal rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel in Nubia and the great hypostyle hall at Karnak.
Key Life Milestones
Coronation as Pharaoh of the New Kingdom
Succeeded his father Seti I, launching a legendary 66-year golden reign.
Battle of Kadesh Against the Hittites
Fought the largest chariot battle in history along the Orontes River.
The Egyptian-Hittite Peace Treaty
Concluded the world's first recorded bilateral international peace treaty with King Hattusili III.
Consecration of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel
Carved the colossal 20-meter seated statues of himself and Queen Nefertari into Nubian rock.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialPi-Ramesses, Egypt