There are many notable pharaohs and queens in the times of Ancient Egypt. Perhaps, the names Tutankhamun and Cleopatra come to mind. In spite of their popularity, the Egyptians of the 19th Dynasty would say wrong. He had his name and accomplishments inscribed from one end of Egypt to the other; known to the Egyptians as Userma’atre’setepenre (“Keeper of Harmony and Balance, Strong in Right, Elect of Ra”) and as Ozymandias (Mark). Given that, it is none other than the son of Seti I and Queen Tuya, Ramses II.
Ramses II reigned for 66 years between 1279 and 1213 BCE. At age 14, he accompanied his father in military campaigns in Libya and Palestine. With this, he served as a prince regent under his father for a time (Mark). Eight years later, Ramses II was named co-ruler with Seti I and lead his own campaigns in Nubia with his own sons. Ramses II and Seti I did vast restoration projects and built a new palace at Avaris. After Seti I’s…show more content… The event was recorded in great detail on at least 6 different sites (Ramses II). Although both kings claimed to have won a decisive victory, the result was a draw and nearly resulted in the Egyptians defeat and Ramses II’s death. According to Ramses II’s own reports, it was his personal courage, calm in battle, and the goodwill of the gods, that it resulted in a draw (Mark). In 1259 BCE, the first peace treaty ever signed in the world was between Ramses II of Egypt and Muwatalli II’s successor, Hattusili III of the Hittite empire that terminated 16 years of hostilities (Mark). As a result, they developed close diplomatic ties and Ramses II married the eldest daughter of the Hittite king in 1245 BCE (“Ramses II”). After the battle, Ramses II devoted his time to improve Egypt’s infrastructure, strengthen its borders, and commission vast building projects commemorating himself
