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A sarcophagus discovered in 2009 in an Egyptian burial chamber came with a complicated history: Ancient writing on the stone container showed that it had been used twice, but while its second occupant ...

Despite a very shaky start, Ramesses II (reigned c1279 - 1212 BC) used diplomacy, a massive building program and endless propaganda to become the greatest pharaoh of the New Kingdom, Ancient Egypt's ...

Ramses II (ca 1303–ca 1213 B.C.) was one of ancient Egypt’s greatest rulers. He recognized that diplomacy and an exhaustive public relations campaign could mitigate any military shortcomings. His ...

Scientists have used facial reconstruction techniques to show what the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II looked like in his prime. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

The pharaoh Ramesses II is one of the best known warrior rulers of ancient Egypt, famous for his military victories and great public works. He ruled Egypt for two-thirds of a century (roughly 1279 to ...