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My pharaoh padlet is all about Ramses II, one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt history. Ramses II ruled from about 1290 to 1224 B.C.E., during the New Kingdom. That's more than 60 years! Read on to discover more about this incredible man.

Caption: This is a statue of Ramses II. Unfortunately, the head got slightly damaged.
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Originally, Ramses II's body was placed in the Valley of the Kings, like all other pharaohs. Later, ancient Egyptian priests moved it to confuse thiefs. In 1881, Ramesses II’s mummy was found in Deir el-Bahri, along with the bodies of many other important people. In 1974, archeologists noticed that the mummy was deteriorating. They flew it to Paris to restore and treat it. I'm sure that Ramses II would have been pleased when he found out that he has one of the best-preserved mummies ever found!

Caption: This a picture of Ramses II's mummy, which is in great condition.
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Accomplishments Section
Ancient Egypt Online
Images (Pixabay)
Red-Haired Ramses?
At what age did most ancient Egyptians die?
Ducksters (Ramses II)
King Tut
Nefertari and Ramses II
Ramses II's Mummy
Wikipedia

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Watch these to learn more (click on the topic you're interested in and it will bring you to a video)!
Brief Bio
Abu Simbel - History and Tour

Artistic Reconstruction of Ramses' Face

Ramses II - The Mummy Who Got A Passport

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I rate Ramses II 4 stars out of 5. To decide my rating, I reviewed his accomplishments and weaknesses/mistakes. In this section, you'll learn why I rated him this way.

Ramses II was a strong military leader. He proved this by battling against the Hittites, an empire that wouldn't stop threatening Egypt's north borders. This shows that Ramses II cared about protecting his people and Egypt, which makes him a good ruler. Three stars added!

Ramses II, along with the Hittites, also signed the one of the first peace treaties. This was an important step in history. This shows that Ramses II was a good leader because he was willing to try something different. At the time, peace treaties were a very new thing. Ramses II understood that being open to new ideas often led to new opportunities. Two stars added!

Don't get me wrong - building a few monuments to honor yourself is fine (at least back then). But Ramses II went way overboard when it came to worshiping himself. You probably know that he built the most monuments out of all Egypt's pharaohs. Although this is was considered an achievement, it was also a complete waste of money and time. In my opinion, instead of focusing on glorifying himself, Ramses II should have put more energy into other important things like growing crops for people to eat. One star subtracted!

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If you've already read the fun fact section, you probably know that Ramses II had more than hundred children and and over 100 wives. In this section, we'll explore Ramses II's relationship with Queen Nefertari.

Nefertari was Ramses II favorite wife. They had many kids together: NeMeritamen, Amun-her-khepeshef, Meryatum, Pareherwenemef, Henuttawy, and Meryre. When Nefertari died, Ramses commanded that 2 temples be built - the bigger one for him and the smaller for his wife. The walls inside were filled with carvings of him, and even a few of Nefertari. This was a great surprise to me, since Ramses the Great usually only glorified himself in art, not others. However, Nefertari was an exception, since Ramses II was "crazy in love with her".

Caption: This is a statue of Queen Nefertari, Ramses II's main wife.
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1. that Ramses II is believed to have more than a hundred wives and children? To compare, most families nowadays usually only have 1-4 children.
2. that 9 other pharaohs are named after Ramses II? He really is honored!
3. that Ramses II lived longer than most of his family? Back in those days, most people died before they reached their forties, so it was quite amazing that Ramses died around the age of 90.
4. that Ramses II had red hair? Tests were ran on his mummy and scientists concluded that he had red, wavy hair and was fair skinned.
5. that when Ramses II was nearing death, he had several health problems. Some include dental and arthritis.
6. that Ramses II was the last ruler of the 19th Dynasty? After his rule, the 20th Dynasty officially started.
7. that it is believed that Ramses II was the pharaoh in the bible that captured Israelites? However, there is not enough evidence in the bible to confirm this theory.
8. that Ramses II also had several other names? They were Ramesses the Great and Ozymandias.

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Ramses II is one of the best known pharaohs today. Why? Because of his many great accomplishments! In this section, we'll learn about his 4 main achievements.

1. Ruler for Decades
Ramses II was Pharaoh for quite a while (more than 60 years to be exact). Another famous pharaoh, King Tut only ruled for 10 years!

2. Military Leader
Ramses II was also a very skilled military leader! Can you believe that he became captain on the Egyptian Army when he was just 10? That's younger than most sixth graders! He was able to conquer many previously-lost territories. His army contained a staggering 10,000 men, which at the time, was a huge number! To learn more about Ramses II's military legacy, read the military section.

3. A Contract for Peace
Ramses II also signed one of the first peace treaties. It was used to bring peace between the Egyptians and the Hittites after much battling. Look above for the picture!

4. Builder of Monuments

Ramses II is well known for his beautiful monuments. Famous ones include the Abu Simbel Temples (pictured below) and the Temple at Karnak. To learn more, read the monument section.

5. The Artist
It seems like Ramses II was also a fan of good art. The statues of him in front of his temple are considered one of the best examples of fine Egyptian art. And I have to say, I agree! I love the symmetry of the statues and how beautifully sculpted they are.

Caption: This a picture of one of the Abu Simbel temples - it's Ramses II's, the biggest one.
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Caption: A picture of the peace treaty signed by the Hittites and himself. It is one of the first major peace treaties, and is very historical.

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In my opinion, Ramses II used his power pretty wisely. However, he did make some bad decisions during his time as pharaoh. In this section, you'll find out about Ramses II's usage of power and how affected others.

What motivated Ramses II?
By now, you should know that Ramses loved, well, himself. I think being viewed as a god or someone highly respected motivated Ramses II. The more fame and recognition he got, the happier he was.
How was the upper class or lower class affected by the power of Ramses II?
Since Ramses II loved himself so much, he often praised himself. This must have made the other classes fell not as important. They probably rarely never got complimented for their work. I can't imagine it was like being a peasant during the time of Ramses II's rule. They must have been bombarded with monuments to build!
Who had power over another?
Ramses II had power over everyone, since he was the pharaoh.